Fin Smith will start at flyhalf for England against France on Saturday, with Marcus Smith switching to fullback, as coach Steve Borthwick seeks to reignite his attack and get a win to revive his team's Six Nations campaign.

England coach Steve Borthwick has praised fly-half Fin Smith and hailed all his players' character following their 26-25 win over France at Twickenham on Saturday.

Steve Borthwick has tasked Marcus Smith with changing the game from full-back after dropping Freddie Steward from his match-day squad to face France on Saturday.

Steve Borthwick's side put end to painful run as Fin Smith stars in win to saviour - England left it late to avoid an eighth straight defeat against Tier One nations

England welcome France to Twickenham this evening as they look to bounce back after an opening weekend defeat in the Six Nations. Despite leading at half-time, the Red Roses fell to a 27-22 defeat to Ireland – their sixth loss in seven matches.

Elliot Daly's try a minute from time helped England to a thrilling 26-25 Six Nations win over France at a rainswept Twickenham on Saturday. France were 25-19 ahead with just six minutes left when winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored his second try after England replacement Fin Baxter powered over for a try which Fin Smith converted following two missed goal-kicks from Marcus Smith.

England ended their wait for a victory over a Tier 1 nation with a gutsy 26-25 win over France at Allianz Stadium on Saturday. Player of the Match Fin Smith’s conversion in the 80th minute after Elliot Daly’s try was enough to get them over the line,