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Marcus Smith, George Ford or Fin Smith? England want three-man fight for No10 shirt

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England hope Marcus Smith’s impending return to fitness will set up a genuine three-man fight for the No10 shirt.

Smith is expected to win his fitness race in time for next weekend’s clash with Ireland at Twickenham. The 24-year-old’s craved return would then tee up a compelling tussle to start at fly-half with both George Ford and new

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