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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Luke McLaughlin

‘He looked good’: England optimistic over Tuilagi fitness as squad bolstered

Manu Tuilagi in action for England
Manu Tuilagi could be in line to face Scotland despite not playing since before Christmas. Photograph: David Davies/PA

England have bolstered their options for the Six Nations game against ­Scotland on Saturday week by ­naming Manu Tuilagi, Luke Cowan‑Dickie and George Martin in a strengthened 36‑man training squad.

Tuilagi and Cowan-Dickie, both of Sale Sharks, and the Leicester second‑row Martin are set to be ­available for the Calcutta Cup fixture at ­Murrayfield, when England aim to make it three wins from three in the tournament this year.

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