It was one of three conversions that Russell missed on the day and ultimately they proved costly as England made it back-to-back wins to ignite their Six Nations campaign.
That was the story of the first half, where England’s missed tackles coincided with Scotland being wasteful.
It seemed certain that Scotland would come to rue missing their chances and England drew level just before the hour mark.
The only blemish in a bright half for Russell was the fact that he missed both conversions and it meant Scotland’s lead at the break was only three points.
Russell encouraged Scotland to throw the ball out wide and it paid off as, midway through the first half, Huw Jones finished off a slick move in the corner.
