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England name unchanged squad for Italy

Geoff Parling will miss England's Six Nations clash with Italy due to injury
Geoff Parling will miss England's Six Nations clash with Italy due to injury

England have confirmed they have retained the same matchday 23 to face Italy ahead of Thursday morning's team announcement.

"We've gone for the same squad that played against Wales as we look to build consistent performances," head coach Stuart Lancaster said.

"There are many players pushing hard for selection and we are looking forward to watching their club games this weekend."

Forwards: D Attwood, K Brookes, N Easter, D Cole, T Croft, D Hartley, J Haskell, G Kruis, J Marler, C Robshaw, B Vunipola, M Vunipola, T Youngs

Backs: M Brown, L Burrell, D Cipriani, G Ford, J Joseph, J May, B Twelvetrees, A Watson, R Wigglesworth, B Youngs