Smith made his England debut against Italy in the 2024 Six Nations and has won 13 caps in total for his country
Northampton fly-half Fin Smith says he has struggled to deal with dropping down England's pecking order this autumn.
Smith, 23, made his first England start in February's 26-25 win over France, and retained the 10 shirt for the Six Nations victories over Scotland, Italy and Wales.
However, after Smith toured with the British and Irish Lions this summer, George Ford was picked ahead of him for three of England's four autumn internationals, with Marcus Smith's versatility often preferred on the bench.
"It was a tough few weeks mentally," Smith told BBC Radio Northampton's Saints Show of the autumn.
