England announce squad for Six Nations

Eddie Jones has named the uncapped trio of Nathan Catt, Mike Williams and Alex Lozowski in his 34-man England squad for the Six Nations.
There is also a recall for Leicester Tigers prop Ellis Genge who missed out on the recent training camp in Brighton.
Genge and Catt will compete with Matt Mullan for a start at loosehead in England’s opening game against France at Twickenham on February 4 with Joe Marler set to return from a broken leg later in the tournament.
Leicester flanker Williams returns to the squad after recovering from a broken arm sustained in the warm-up before the Tigers game with Worcester in October.
Fly-half Lozowski has been impressing at Saracens this season having joined from Wasps in the summer and showed his versatility last weekend by starting at full-back against Scarlets in the Champions Cup.
Jones will also be happy to welcome back a number of injured players from the autumn including James Haskell, Maro Itoje, Anthony Watson, Jack Clifford and Jack Nowell.
Notable absentees from the squad include Saracens full-back Alex Goode and Bath wing Semesa Rokoduguni.
The squad will now travel to Portugal for a training camp between January 22-27 before assembling at Pennyhill Park to prepare for their opening match against France.
“I’ve been impressed with the three uncapped players named in the squad,” said Jones.
“They’re all guys who have great physical capabilities and they all have a desire to improve. With a number of injuries to some key players it’s a great opportunity for them.”
He added: “It’s good to welcome back a number of players who weren’t with us during the autumn.”
“This time last year I said that the long-term strategy for England is to develop a side who can be the most dominant team in world rugby. Obviously I’ve been pleased with how the team’s progressing, but there’s still plenty to improve on.”
Joining Jones’ backroom team will be visual awareness coach Dr Sherylle Calder, who will work with the team on a consultancy basis.
“2017 for us is about building really strong foundations for the team and making sure our fundamental skills are improving,” said Jones.
“Part of that is hand-eye co-ordination and our ability to handle the ball adroitly – Dr Sherylle Calder is an expert in that field.”
“She has won two gold medals, 2003 with England and 2007 with South Africa, I used her extensively when I coached in Japan and had success with her then. I think she is really going to add an edge to the players’ preparation.”
England Senior 34–man squad
Forwards
Nathan Catt (Bath), Jack Clifford (Harlequins), Dan Cole (Leicester ), Charlie Ewels (Bath), Ellis Genge (Leicester), Jamie George (Saracens), Teimana Harrison (Northampton), Dylan Hartley (Northampton), James Haskell (Wasps), Nathan Hughes (Wasps), Maro Itoje (Saracens), George Kruis (Saracens), Joe Launchbury (Wasps), Courtney Lawes (Northampton), Joe Marler (Harlequins), Matt Mullan (Wasps), Kyle Sinckler (Harlequins), Tommy Taylor (Wasps), Mike Williams (Leicester), Tom Wood (Northampton)
Backs
Mike Brown (Harlequins), Danny Care (Harlequins), Elliot Daly (Wasps), Owen Farrell (Saracens), George Ford (Bath), Jonathan Joseph (Bath), Alex Lozowski (Saracens), Jonny May (Gloucester), Jack Nowell (Exeter), Henry Slade (Exeter), Ben Te’o (Worcester), Anthony Watson (Bath), Marland Yarde (Harlequins), Ben Youngs (Leicester)