Six Nations 2024: Manu Tuilagi recalled to the England squad to face Scotland after recovering from injury

England have recalled Manu Tuilagi to a 36-strong training squad on Wednesday ahead of their Six Nations showdown with Scotland as Steve Borthwick’s men aim to remain on course for a Grand Slam.

Experienced centre Tuilagi missed his side’s unconvincing victories over Italy and Wales in the opening two rounds of the championship after suffering a groin injury playing for Sale Sharks in December.

The 32-year-old has been plagued by injuries in recent years but played his part in helping England surpass expectations to finish third at the World Cup last year.

Tuilagi faces stiff competition for his place in the side as Northampton centre Fraser Dingwall has impressed on his first two England appearances, including scoring a try against Wales.

England’s hopes of ending Scotland’s run of three consecutive victories in the Calcutta Cup were also boosted by the return from injury of lock George Martin and hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie.

Fly-half Marcus Smith and Bath centre Ollie Lawrence will join up with the squad but are not expected to be fit as they continue to recover from calf and hip injuries respectively.

England have won both of their opening Six Nations matches for the first time in five years.

However, the true test of Borthwick’s men is still to come after squeezing past Italy 27-24 in Rome and coming from behind to beat a youthful Wales 16-14 at Twickenham.

Scotland’s Grand Slam dreams were ended in controversial fashion as they were denied a match-winning try at the death of a 20-16 defeat to France on Saturday.

After a trip to Murrayfield on February 24th, England host Grand Slam favourites Ireland before finishing the Six Nations with a visit to France.

Forwards: Ollie Chessum, Dan Cole, Alex Coles, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Chandler Cunningham-South, Ben Curry, Theo Dan, Alex Dombrandt, Ben Earl, Charlie Ewels, Ellis Genge, Jamie George (captain), Joe Heyes, Maro Itoje, Joe Marler, Beno Obano, George Martin, Ethan Roots, Will Stuart, Sam Underhill.

Backs: Danny Care, Elliot Daly, Fraser Dingwall, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, George Ford, Tommy Freeman, George Furbank, Alex Mitchell, Will Muir, Max Ojomoh, Tom Roebuck, Henry Slade, Fin Smith, Ben Spencer, Freddie Steward, Manu Tuilagi.

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