Finn Russell set to start Scotland’s Six Nations clash against England – as ‘world-class’ fly-half is deemed fit after recovering from a head injury

Finn Russell is set to be cleared to start at 10 for Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday and lead their bid for a record-breaking fifth successive Calcutta Cup victory over England, after recovering from a head injury.

The 32-year-old Bath fly-half was involved in a nasty collision with team-mate Darcy Graham during the Scots’ 32-18 home defeat against Ireland in the last round of the Six Nations, leaving both key backs in danger of missing the latest encounter with the ‘auld enemy’.