England head coach Stuart Lancaster has tipped Anthony Watson for stardom following his bright start to life as an international player.
The Bath back put in another decent showing during England's Six Nations opener last Friday, crossing over for a crucial try as the Red Rose beat Wales 21-16 at the Millennium Stadium.
Lancaster believes that the 20-year-old will only improve as he gains more experience at the highest level and predicts an "exceptional" international career ahead.
"I believe Anthony could be exceptional for us. He's still growing and he's still only 20. He's been a real find in the last six months," Lancaster told reporters.
"He's been thrown in at the deep end as an international player. He does the basics exceptionally well and his aerial skills are exceptional.
"He's big, tall and athletic and we've yet to put him in too much space in the games - and that's his point of difference."
Watson will be involved again when England face Italy this weekend after Lancaster named an unchanged XV and bench for their first home tie of the tournament.
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