SMITH'S A TENSATION

Jones hails the near-perfect England fly-half... but Marcus says he's still learning every time he plays

- ADAM HATHAWAY

MARCUS SMITH knocked back Eddie Jones' claim that he's now the near-perfect No.10 and insisted he has plenty more in his locker after a frustrating Autumn campaign.

Smith was singled out for praise by Japan boss Jones in the wake of England's 59-14 win over the Brave Blossoms at Twickenham.

Jones, who handed Smith his England debut against the USA in 2021, said the Harlequins star winning his 39th cap in Sunday's victory now looked at home at Test level, after three years finding his feet.

The 25-year-old has been England's standout performer, especially in attack, through a dismal November that saw them lose narrowly to New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, before the weekend's consolation win.