Marcus Smith given chance to earn World Cup spot with start against Wales

Marcus Smith starts at fly-half against Wales on Saturday (Ben Whitley/PA)

Marcus Smith has been given the opportunity to play his way into England’s World Cup squad after being picked at fly-half for Saturday’s clash with Wales in Cardiff.

Smith is preferred for the first of four Summer Nations Series matches ahead of Owen Farrell and George Ford, both of whom started the Gallagher Premiership final on May 27.