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 declared the ceiling for his England team is “very high” after their dramatic win over France. England came from six points down with five minutes to go to snatch a 26-25 victory against France at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

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England's victory over France has given Steve Borthwick a selection dilemma – in a good way – ahead of the Calcutta Cup clash.

Ollie Sleightholme and Tom Willis have both been brought into the team to face France, after warmer conversations with Borthwick, who defended his decision to name both Smiths in the starting line-up for the first time. Ben Curry, however, was another victim of the ‘Borthwick Walk’ as he drops to the bench.

Six Nations Rugby Special's Ugo Monye, Sam Warburton and John Barclay discuss whether England coach Steve Borthwick is too reactive when making tactical substitutions.

England coach Steve Borthwick has said he is excited to unleash the Fin Smith, Marcus Smith combination against France at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday.

By Mitch Phillips BAGSHOT, England (Reuters) -Fin Smith will start at flyhalf for England at home to 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.

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.