Defending champions England clawed back six points and Russell's charge was briefly halted by a yellow card. But a resilient Scotland were undeterred and added another penalty. England had been favourites to win the tournament but, with France having opened their Six Nations with a 50-10 defeat of Italy, their chances suddenly seem much slimmer. Scotland, on the other hand, look likely to improve on last year's fourth-place finish with Wales their opponents at Murrayfield next weekend. That is one of three home games