Toby Flood has been released to play for Leicester this weekend - but Lee Dickson is still part of England's plans for the clash with Italy.
Andy Farrell reinforced the need for England to avoid tip tackles after Bradley Davies and Stephen Ferris were cited for foul play incidents.
England lock Tom Palmer insists leading Italy brings out the best in Stade Francais team-mate Sergio Parisse.
Stuart Lancaster has introduced a competitive edge to England training that he claims is instrumental in shaping team selection.
Scotland have dropped outside the world's top 10 following their RBS 6 Nations home defeat against England on Saturday.
England scrum-half Lee Dickson could yet participate in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy.
Stuart Lancaster warned Toby Flood he cannot expect to walk straight back into the England team for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Italy.
After New England’s impressive win against Scotland at Murrayfield in their Six Nations opener Rugby Rugby’s Howard Johnson wonders whether Interim Head Coach Stuart Lancaster has one particularly vital ingredient in his armoury... luck!
Stuart Lancaster confirmed he has applied to become England's next full-time coach after demonstrating his passion for the post by shedding blood during the side's Calcutta Cup win away to Scotland.
England have called up Harlequins scrumhalf Karl Dickson as a replacement for his younger brother Lee, who fractured a bone in his left hand in Saturday's Six Nations win over Scotland.
Stuart Lancaster has confirmed he has applied for the full-time England coach's job after leading them to victory over Scotland on Saturday.
Harlequins scrum-half Karl Dickson has been called into the England squad as a replacement for his younger brother Lee.
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