Steve Borthwick dismisses England links and insists focus is on Leicester

Leicester Tigers boss Steve Borthwick is the favourite to become England’s new head coach (Simon Galloway/PA)

Steve Borthwick insists his focus is on Leicester’s opening European game this weekend and not on speculation linking him to becoming England’s new head coach.

Tigers director of rugby Borthwick is the favourite to succeed Eddie Jones, who was sacked on Tuesday after overseeing England’s worst year of results since 2008.