Experienced trio return to England squad

England head coach Eddie Jones has called up 31 players to prepare for their fourth Six Nations match, against Italy at Twickenham on Saturday.

The group includes uncapped pair Ben Earl and Ollie Thorley, while the experienced trio of Chris Robshaw, Maro Itoje and Jonathan Joseph return from injury.

Jones’ side are looking to bounce back from the defeat to Wales in Round Three of the championship.

England had previously won their opening two games against Ireland and France.

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England squad for Italy game:

Forwards: Dan Cole, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Tom Curry, Ben Earl, Ellis Genge, Jamie George, Alec Hepburn, Nathan Hughes, Maro Itoje, George Kruis, Joe Launchbury, Ben Moon, Chris Robshaw, Brad Shields, Kyle Sinckler, Billy Vunipola, Harry Williams, Mark Wilson

Backs: Joe Cokanasiga, Elliot Daly, Owen Farrell, George Ford, Jonathan Joseph, Jonny May, Jack Nowell, Dan Robson, Henry Slade, Ollie Thorley, Ben Te’o, Manu Tuilagi, Ben Youngs