Owen Farrell expects to be fit to face Ireland in England’s Six Nations opener

• Fly-half has undergone minor surgery on his thumb• Johnny Sexton also set to play in Dublin on 2 FebruaryOwen Farrell is confident he will be available to face Ireland in England’s opening match of this year’s Six Nations, against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on 2 February.The fly-half recently underwent minor surgery on a thumb injury. Commenting on his progress since, Farrell said: “It is good. I should be training towards the end of this week and I am confident I will be able to play against Ireland.” Head coach Eddie Jones added: “I’m confident Owen is going to play. We have got George F…