Calcutta Cup history hangs over Murrayfield as England's young side could turn the tide

Scotland have lost only two of the last eight Calcutta Cup clashes with England, and the 144th meeting at Murrayfield — first played in 1871 — pits a largely unscarred, youthful England squad against a Scotland side under pressure after a round-one defeat by Italy.

England travel to Murrayfield to face Scotland in the Calcutta Cup, the 144th meeting between the nations since 1871. The fixture is expected to have significance for the Six Nations standings. Scotland are under added pressure after losing to Italy in round one. England arrive with a run of 12 successive Test wins and a matchday squad that includes many players who did not take part in the last Murrayfield defeat. Key facts: - This is the 144th meeting between England and Scotland, with the first match played in 1871. - Scotland have lost only two of the last eight clashes with England. - England have recorded 12 successive Test wins heading into the match. - Only eight of England's starting XV and 10 of the matchday 23 were involved in the last Murrayfield meeting two years ago, so many in the squad are unscarred by that defeat. - Scotland made zero line breaks against Italy in round one and also experienced lineout issues; Blair Kinghorn is not included in Scotland's matchday 23. Summary: The Murrayfield result will influence both teams' Six Nations campaigns and will test whether England's younger players can deliver under historic pressure. Undetermined at this time.