England (11/1 - Grand Slam Outright) flanker Chris Robshaw has been confirmed as the side’s captain for the rest of the Six Nations tournament as they look for their first Grand Slam title since 2003.

The Harlequins back rower was a surprise choice for the skipper’s role having only had one cap to his name in a defeat at the hands of Argentina on a summer tour.

However, the 25-year-old has made a winning start to his tenure as captain under interim head coach Stuart Lancaster, with hard-fought victories over Scotland at Murrayfield and Italy at the Stadio Olimpico.

England are now preparing for their toughest test of the Six Nations so far, as they take on Wales at Twickenham on February 25, with the Celtic outfit going for the Triple Crown (England 13/10, draw 18/1, Wales 8/13 – Match Betting).

Lancaster has been pleased with Robshaw’s performances and believes he is the right man to take England forward.

He said: “Chris has stepped into the role well and led a new team in two tough away fixtures.

“He is one of many leaders we could have chosen against Scotland and Italy but he has shown on and off the field the qualities required to captain a side.

“We feel it is right to make a call now that Chris will lead England for the rest of the Six Nations.”