Six Nations: England's Anthony Watson ruled out of Scotland clash

Winger ruled out of Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield on Saturday with calf injury

Image: Anthony Watson also missed England's defeat in France last weekend

England winger Anthony Watson will miss Saturday's Six Nations clash with Scotland due to his calf injury.

The 25-year-old sustained the problem before meeting up with his team-mates for their training camp in Portugal ahead of the Six Nations.

He was not fit enough to feature against France in Paris last weekend - where England lost 24-17 - and will again be absent at Murrayfield.

England's forwards coach Matt Proudfoot said: "Anthony felt it again yesterday and we won't consider him for Scotland."

Image: George Furbank (right) replaced Watson against France but had a difficult debut

Watson was pencilled in to start at full-back against France, with Elliot Daly - who has been the regular No 15 since 2018 - moving to the wing.

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Instead, the injured Watson was replaced by Northampton Saints' George Furbank.

The 23-year-old endured a tough debut, fumbling the ball several times in the first half, but was defended after the match by head coach Eddie Jones.

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"Coaching is about helping players get better," said the Australian.

"What do you think I'm going to do? Say: 'George you're absolute rubbish get out of here, go back to Northampton, work in the shoe factory?'

"What am I going to say to him? Of course, I'm going to help him become a better player, and I thought he was good against France."

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