Six Nations: England head coach Steve Borthwick names ‘exciting’ first squad

England head coach Steve Borthwick has announced his first Six Nations squad, while Owen Farrell is set to captain the side despite receiving a ban for a dangerous tackle against Gloucester.

“I think we’ve got a great blend of experienced players and exciting young talent,” the former lock - who was capped 57 times for his country - said at a press conference.

“We want to build a team this nation can be proud of. We want to build a team that plays with courage, that fights in every contest and finds a way to win.”

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