England coach Steve Borthwick unveiled Owen Farrell as England's World Cup captain when he revealed his 41-man training squad on Friday.
Owen Farrell has been working with Jonny Wilkinson to reverse the goalkicking slump that has affected him throughout the Six Nations.
Owen Farrell has been entrusted with the fly-half duties for England's Six Nations clash with Italy as Marcus Smith was forced to make way.
Owen Farrell will be available for the start of England's Six Nations against Scotland on February 4 after receiving a four-match ban for a dangerous tackle.
England captain Owen Farrell feels the decision to sack Eddie Jones as head coach was "unbelievably disappointing".