‘England must opt for Smith or Farrell’ – Winterbottom

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TEDDINGTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Owen Farrell of England is tackled by Joe Marchant as Marcus Smith looks on during the England Training Session at The Lensbury on September 28, 2021 in Teddington, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

By BEN JAYCOCK

Peter Winterbottom says England must select either Owen Farrell or Marcus Smith at fly-half as selecting both “limits England’s attack”.
Eddie Jones’ side secured a series win in Australia last weekend for only the second time ever, but the “New England” attack flattered to deceive, lacking a creative spark.
Former England openside Winterbottom, who won 58 caps between 1982- 1993 and toured with the Lions in 1983 and 1993, believes a series win Down Under is always an achievement but was left underwhelmed by England’s attacking play.
He said: “It was important to come away ...

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