Owen Farrell claims England have hit the ground running in their preparations ahead of the RBS Six Nations opener against Scotland.
Challenges
England's displays under Lancaster over the past 12 months - including finishing as runners-up to Wales last year and thumping New Zealand 38-21 - means that the pressure will be on for them to claim a first Grand Slam in 10 years.
However, Farrell insists the squad cannot afford to look too far ahead.
"It does not matter if there are expectations on us or not, we are only looking at each of the challenges," he said.
"The first challenge is Scotland, so we have got to put all our attention on that. Then the week after the challenge will be Ireland, so we will look at that and do the same. That is how we've got to do it, we've got to take it step by step."
There has been little to choose between England and Scotland over recent years - with an average of just over four points separating them in the past four encounters.
However Farrell, who has landed 109 points in 12 Tests, insists he feels no extra pressure to kick England to glory in a tight contest.
"As kicker you just prepare the best that you can," he said. "It is just another kick when you are out there. If it goes well, it goes well; if it doesn't then you move on as there is always the next kick. You just concentrate on the now."
