By Paul Rees
Freddie Steward is forgetting about England as he sets his mind on helping Leicester reach the Premiership playoffs.
The 36-cap full-back has gone from becoming one of the first names in the England side to an occasional pick. It is not down to poor performances but head coach Steve Borthwick’s desire for a second playmaker in the position as matches became quicker and more open.
It was under Borthwick at Leicester that the 24-year old Steward made his breakthrough, dominant under the high ball and powerful on the charge, and he was a regular in the England side for more than a...