England sweating on fitness of Marcus Smith for Six Nations opener against Italy

Marcus Smith left England’s training camp in Girona on crutches (David Davies/PA)

England fly-half Marcus Smith is awaiting scan results on a leg injury sustained in training just five days before the Guinness Six Nations’ opener against Italy.

Steve Borthwick’s squad are on a training camp in Girona and the England head coach is scheduled to announce his starting line-up on Thursday.