Steve Borthwick hopes England fly-half Marcus Smith could be fit to face Ireland

The Harlequins man has missed all England’s games so far.

Marcus Smith has been carrying a calf problem since a pre-tournament training camp (Adam Davy/PA)

England head coach Steve Borthwick hopes fly-half Marcus Smith could be fit to return to action in the Guinness Six Nations clash against Ireland at Twickenham.

Harlequins star Smith has sat out all three of England’s games so far with a calf problem suffered on a pre-tournament training camp.