Lewis Moody has urged England to adopt an all-out attack policy against Italy with George Ford the fly-half who should conduct the required points grab in Rome.
The climactic round of the RBS 6 Nations unfolds on Saturday with England, Ireland and France locked in a three-way shoot-out for the title.
Italy must be overwhelmed at the Stadio Olimpico as Ireland's points superiority is 49 greater than England's, but Moody insists it can be done.
And the former Red Rose captain believes 20-year-old Bath fly-half Ford, who made his debut as a late replacement in Sunday's 29-18 victory over Wales, should be asked to pull the strings.
"England can allow George a start," said Moody. "I don't think changing one player in the starting XV will have a great impact on the outcome of the match.
"George needs game time because England need to see what other options they have at fly-half, so hopefully he'll start against Italy.
"Winning the Six Nations is a massive long shot, but they can do everything possible to put themselves in contention."
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