England's Six Nations campaign has suffered a setback with Fin Baxter ruled out due to a foot injury. The Harlequins prop, who has been a regular fixture in the England squad, will miss the tournament following surgery. Baxter's absence adds to the team's growing list of injury concerns as they prepare to face Wales in their opening match.

This news intensifies England's prop problems, with several other players already sidelined. With Will Stuart and Asher Opoku-Fordjour also unavailable, the team is facing a selection headache. The lack of experienced options could impact their performance, particularly in the scrum. The depth in this position is a key concern for coach Steve Borthwick.

Ellis Genge, along with Bevan Rodd and Emmanuel Iyogun, are expected to fill the loose-head role. However, Rodd's limited appearances and Iyogun's lack of caps raise questions. The team will need to quickly solidify their front row. Ben Curry's injury also led to a back row reshuffle.

Looking ahead, England will need to quickly regroup and find solutions. The Six Nations is a prestigious competition. They will need to ensure they have enough experienced players available. The opening match against Wales on February 7th will be a key test of their resilience and squad depth. This early injury news puts pressure on the team.