Sam Simmonds named in 33-man England squad ahead of Six Nations match against France

By Joe Shread

Image: Sam Simmonds has been recalled to the England squad to face France

Sam Simmonds has been named in England's 33-man squad ahead of their Six Nations clash with France on Saturday.

The Exeter forward suffered a shoulder injury in England's victory over Wales on February 10 and was forced to miss their next match - the 25-13 defeat to Scotland - but could now return for round four of the tournament in Paris.

Eddie Jones has also recalled Elliot Daly, who has missed the entire Six Nations so far with a combination of ankle and calf injuries.

Image: Elliot Daly last played for England against Samoa in November

Kyle Sinckler has also been handed a call-up after making his return for Harlequins following a torn hamstring.

Alex Lozowski and Zach Mercer also return after being omitted from the initial 29-man squad Jones named to face Scotland.

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England U20 back Gabriel Ibitoye is once again named as an apprentice player, as is his Harlequins team-mate Marcus Smith.

Image: Gabriel Ibitoye is one of two apprentice players in Eddie Jones' squad

Two players who were named in the initial Scotland squad - Nathan Earle and Harry Mallinder - are absent from the one preparing to face France.

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England will head to Paris on the back of their defeat at Murrayfield - just their second loss under Eddie Jones.

France recorded their first win under Jacques Brunel - and their first of this year's Six Nations - when they beat Italy 34-17 in Marseille in round three.

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