WE'VE SCOT TO BE READY FOR A FIGHT

Ford revved up for a fiery Cup clash

-  GARY FITZGERALD

GEORGE FORD is expecting another "niggly and frosty" Calcutta Cup battle when England bid to take a big step towards a Six Nations crown.

Six years on from the infamous Murrayfield tunnel bust-up, Steve Borthwick's men face Scotland on Saturday week expecting another fierce encounter.

England will be desperate to end a three-match losing streak against the Scots, having managed just a single win in the last six games between the two teams.

But they will also come across opponents who will still be simmering after a controversial last-gasp loss to France.

So tensions and adrenalin will be running high and fast beforehand.