SMITH ONLY HAS EYES FOR FAZ

Marcus to make Owen a sight better

- ALEX SPINK

ENGLAND v CHILE KICK-OFF: 4.45pm Live on ITV1

MARCUS SMITH has been told he needs to bring a strong voice as well as a second pair of eyes to his first start at full-back for England. 

The Harlequins fly-half lines up in the 15 jersey against Chile today promising to help make Owen Farrell’s life easier on his return from a four-game ban.

“Hopefully I can give Faz my eyes from a wider position on the field and help him out as much as I can,” said Smith.

Coach Steve Borthwick has rolled the dice after two spluttering displays by his attack against Argentina and Japan and Smith is determined the gamble will not backfire.

“I have tried to connect as much as I can with Faz this week,” he said. “Hopefully we will build that connection so we can link on the field and share ideas.