England new boys Owen Farrell and Brad Barritt insist they will remain focused on the job in hand when they make their Test debuts in the cauldron of a Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield on Saturday.

The duo have been included in interim coach Stuart Lancaster's first England line-up and the centres form part of a back division dominated by Saracens.

Fly-half Charlie Hodgson and winger David Strettle both feature, while Sarries-bound Chris Ashton is also part of the three-quarter line.

While the familiar faces around them should help the debutants to settle, Durban-born Barritt is preparing for a testing atmosphere as England open their RBS Six Nations campaign in the backyard of their old enemy.

However, the 25-year-old is confident Lancaster's new-look side can handle the occasion that awaits them.

"Absolutely over the moon, very honoured and it's a huge privilege to play to England," Barritt told Sky Sports NewsHD.

Asked if he was expecting a red-hot reception at Murrayfield, he continued: "I think it always is.

Emotion and atmosphere

"Whenever you step out into the Test arena there's going to be a lot of emotion and atmosphere around so I think it's about concentrating on what we want to do as a team and imposing our game on Scotland."

Barritt is also confident that club colleague Farrell is up to the task of providing the cool head and creativity for so long demanded in England's midfield.

Although just 20 years of age, Farrell has already played in two Premiership finals and has been talked about as a fixture in the national team for years to come.

"He's proved over the past two years that he's the right man and he'll take to it like a duck to water," Barritt said of the youngster.

Farrell himself has been using other members of the England squad as a sounding board but will take a low-key approach to the game.

"We've been speaking about it all week and I've been speaking to some of the other boys who have played a lot of games and who have made that step up not long ago," he stated.

"At the end of the day once you step over that white line it's another game.

"It's good to take in the atmosphere but once you get out there you've got a job to do and you've got to focus on that job."