England boosted as Jamie George returns for crucial France clash
Jamie George in action for England in 2024.
England have confirmed star hooker Jamie George will return to the wider 35-man training squad for their upcoming clash with France.
George, who was axed as captain ahead of the Championship, missed the Ireland game due to a hamstring issue, however, has been deemed fit to return to Steve Borthwick’s squad to prepare for Le Crunch.
Jamie George back in the England mix as Steve Borthwick announces training squad for France
With George back in the picture and fit to take part in full training, it now presents a huge question mark in the front-row. Luke Cowan-Dickie was solid for England despite the defeat to Ireland yesterday evening, and Theo Dan was also given precious Test minutes from the bench, however, George is almost a certainty to return to the 23 in some capacity.
Curtis Langdon is also an option at hooker, as he remains with the squad.
The Saracens man, who has 97 caps to his name at the time of writing and recently passed 300 games for the London club, comes back into the mix as young duo Arthur Clarke and Raffi Quirke pull out due to injuries picked up during England’s training camp in Girona.
Elsewhere, the wider squad remains identical to the one for the Ireland game, however, Henry Pollock is not with the squad due to U20 commitments.
The exact match-day 23 for next weekend’s game will be announced next week.
England 35-man training squad to face France in full
Forwards: Fin Baxter, Ollie Chessum, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Chandler Cunningham-South, Ben Curry, Tom Curry, Theo Dan, Ben Earl, Ellis Genge, Jamie George, Joe Heyes, Ted Hill, Maro Itoje , Curtis Langdon, George Martin, Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Bevan Rodd, Will Stuart, Tom Willis
Backs: Oscar Beard, Elliot Daly, Fraser Dingwall, George Ford, Tommy Freeman, Ollie Lawrence, Alex Mitchell, Cadan Murley, Harry Randall, Tom Roebuck, Henry Slade, Ollie Sleightholme, Fin Smith, Marcus Smith, Ben Spencer, Freddie Steward
