Newcastle Falcons forward joins England training camp

The Cumbrian powerhouse, who was the top tackler in the Aviva Premiership and scored six tries during the league season, has earned the call-up on the back of another hugely consistent campaign.

He will form part of a 26-man squad for a three-day camp in Brighton this week, running from Tuesday through until Thursday.

England are next in action on May 28 when they face the Barbarians at Twickenham, before embarking on a two-test tour to Argentina.