Six Nations 2022: Eddie Jones says questions over England future are part of job

Eddie Jones says questions over whether he should remain England head coach after another lacklustre Six Nations campaign are «part of the job».

Jones' side could again finish fifth with two wins and three defeats in the tournament if they lose in Paris but could guarantee third if they scupper France's Grand Slam bid on Saturday.

Flanker Jack Willis has been called up to the squad, with Tom Curry ruled out.

Jones says «he knew» there would be scrutiny when he became England coach.

«I took on the job of England and I knew this was going to be the case,» he told BBC Radio 5 Live.

«I don't think it helps being an Australian but that's part of the deal. When I decided to do another [World Cup] cycle, I knew that would be more intense.

»The longer you're in the job, the more people probably don't want you to be in the job. It's all part of the job that we have."

Jones has won three Six Nations titles since taking over as head coach in 2015 and led England to the World Cup final in 2019.

Since that defeat against South Africa, questions have grown around the side's misfiring attack and will intensify further should they finish fifth in the Six Nations for the second year in a row.

Jones cited the «inexperience» of his players after a 14-man England side suffered a record defeat to Ireland in round four of the championship.

With the exception of a comfortable win against Italy, England have only scored two tries across three games in this year's tournament but Jones says they are «moving in the right direction».

«It's for other people to judge whether we're growing as a team,» he said.

«I've got my own internal assessment and I like what I see. I like to see the growing spirit of this team. We're moving in the right direction but I'm sure