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England`s thrilling 23-22 win over Scotland keeps their Six Nations title hopes alive, thanks to Marcus Smith`s heroics.

England clinched a dramatic 23-22 victory over Scotland in the Six Nations Championship at Murrayfield, keeping their title aspirations alive. With just minutes remaining and trailing 22-16, Marcus Smith delivered a stunning last-gasp drop goal that turned the tide in England`s favor.

Early on, England established control with tries from George Furbank and Freddie Steward, while George Ford contributed 13 points from the boot. Scotland mounted a fierce comeback, highlighted by tries from Duhan van der Merwe and Kyle Steyn, with Finn Russell`s kicking giving them a late lead. However, England`s resilience shone through in the final moments, scoring 10 unanswered points to snatch victory.

This win propels England to second place in the Six Nations table with 12 points, just two behind leaders Ireland. Their title hopes now hinge on a crucial final match against France, while they will also be hoping for a Scotland upset against Ireland. In player ratings, Marcus Smith stood out with a 9/10 for his decisive contribution, while George Ford, Ben Earl, and Maro Itoje received 8/10 ratings. Duhan van der Merwe was Scotland`s top performer, also earning an 8/10. The match drew an impressive crowd of 67,144 at Murrayfield, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the tournament.

Six Nations, England Rugby

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