ENGLAND

Vickery shows Azzurri some respect

England captain Phil Vickery insists complacency will not be an issue - despite his team's status as red-hot favourites to enjoy another Six Nations points spree against Italy at Twickenham on Saturday.

Preview - England v Italy

England has its tail swishing in anticipation of the kill, the lion ready to pounce. Italy is arriving with tail between the legs - well beaten by France and without two significant players.

England suffer the Moody blues

England flanker Lewis Moody has been dealt a harsh blow to his Six Nations campaign, the Leicester Tigers star has been ruled out for the rest of the Championship after undergoing surgery on his shoulder on Wedneday.

Jones answers England SOS

Sale Sharks forward Chris Jones was called up for England training on Wednesday as former captain Martin Corry continued his recovery from an arm infection.

Cueto back in action for Saxons

Sale Sharks wing Mark Cueto will return to action when England Saxons tackle Ireland A in Belfast on Friday night.

Rowntree set for one last hurrah

Graham Rowntree will make his 398th and final first-team appearance for Leicester Tigers in Sunday's match against Argentina at Welford Road.

Balshaw shakes off another ache

Iain Balshaw is confident he can win his fitness battle ahead of England's Six Nations clash against Italy on Saturday and prove his doubters wrong once again.

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