England’s Six Nations campaign has gone from promising to chaotic — and the pressure on Steve Borthwick is building.
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After opening the tournament with a dominant 48–7 win over Wales, England’s challenge has collapsed with three consecutive defeats. Losses to Scotland (31–20) and Ireland (42–21) were followed by a historic 23–18 defeat to Italy in Rome, the first time England have ever lost to the Azzurri in the competition.
The run of results has raised serious questions about leadership, discipline and attacking direction.
With England searching for answers, here are four players who could be worth a call-up.
Owen Farrell
The general England suddenly miss
When a team looks short of direction, the conversation inevitably turns to Owen Farrell.
For over a decade, Farrell has been England’s on-field organiser — controlling territory, kicking goals under pressure and setting the tone defensively. His leadership has often been the backbone of England’s game management.
During this Six Nations, England have struggled to close out matches and maintain composure when momentum swings.
Those are precisely the situations where Farrell has historically thrived. Whether at fly-half or inside centre, his presence could bring the authority and structure England currently lack.
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