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Marcus Smith: Eddie Jones warns of 'distractions' and says Emma Raducanu 'hasn't done so well'

England head coach Eddie Jones has warned fly-half Marcus Smith of the "flood of distractions" that may come - comparing them to the interest in Emma Raducanu since her US Open win.

Smith, 22, is seen as England's next breakout star and came off the bench to score a try against Tonga on Saturday, inspiring a late Twickenham onslaught.

Jones warned against becoming "ungrounded", saying Raducanu, 18, "hasn't done so well" since her Grand Slam win - his comments despite her having only played two events since.

"The big thing for young players is distractions," said Jones.