Eddie Jones warns Scotland that England are 'coming for them'

Eddie Jones has lit the fuse on a fiery build-up to the start of the Six Nations by warning Scotland his England players are 'coming for them' and saying he expects to get 'abuse' at Murrayfield.

The coach has upped the ante ahead of the Calcutta Cup in Edinburgh next weekend, saying his young squad will relish the challenge.

England have won just one of the last four meetings, but Jones is confident his side can overpower Scotland's free-flowing attack.

'Everyone knows the history between the two countries and we know every time Scotland play England it is their biggest game of the tournament,' said Jones.

'The big difference this year is we are going up there to get them. We are going after them and so they are going to have to be pretty good. We know they are a good  team. The bulk of their players played for the Lions that was picked by Gregor Townsend, and that reflected their standard in the autumn.

'We know what it takes up there. Last time it was wet, cold and miserable and the field can be very slippery and slidey. A lot of it is about the mindset and the way you approach the game. You've got to start well, get into the game and go after them.'

In recent years there has been needle outside the stadium and scuffles in the tunnel. It will be a new experience for Jones's 'New England', some playing in their first Six Nations.

Mike Brown, former England full-back, has written into today's Mail on Sunday that he wonders whether they will cope.

'The place is an inferno,' he says. 'It's the first time guys like Marcus Smith and Freddie Steward have experienced it and that could work against them. My head is saying Scotland come out on top. I hope they don't.'

Jones, however, believes the youthful members will thrive.