Scotland have managed to win only four out of 42 matches at the home of English rugby since 1911, and they have not tasted success there for 24 years.

However, the Scotland captain says that his team are far too pre-occupied on preparing for the match to consider the historical baggage associated with the fixture.

“These records are just periphery really. We have more than enough to concentrate on and we know what we have to do to change those records,” said the 28-year-old utility back.

“We’re old enough and wise enough now to focus on our own build-up and our own development. The amount of focus that goes into getting our game right takes up all our time – we don’t have time to worry about anything else.

“We know that we haven’t won there since 1983 and that’s all we need to know.

“Other than that, what we have to concentrate on is what we need to do to change that record.

“Wherever you play you want to win – no more so at Twickenham than in Dublin, or wherever.”

Paterson did, however, concede that he had drawn confidence from Scotland’s second-half fight-back against England the last time the two sides met in west London in 2005.

Although not enough to prevent a 43-22 defeat, it was an indication that the English were fallible on home soil.

“That’s the closest we’ve come to beating them at Twickenham during my time as a player, and although the comparisons between that match and this one are pretty minimal, it does provide a confidence boost to know that the last time we went there we were in with a chance,” claimed Paterson, who will win his 70th cap on Saturday.

“All the other times I have been there before it was pretty much a case of holding on and hoping for the best.

“Certainly, in 2001 and 2003 we were playing against a team that went on to win the World Cup, and it was very, very hard to compete, never mind win.

“But in that last game down there I think the gap had closed, and hopefully it will have closed further come Saturday.'