John Mitchell says England’s competition for places ‘a huge advantage’

Zoe Aldcroft leads England into the Six Nations (Bradley Collyer/PA) - (PA Wire)

England head coach John Mitchell insists his selfless Red Roses are simplifying selection despite the fierce competition for places.

Mitchell has named an experimental side for Sunday’s Guinness Women’s Six Nations opener against Italy in York, including giving first starts to lock Lilli Ives Campion and wing Mia Venner.