By NEALE HARVEY

Abrasive: Elliott Stooke aims to bring his hard edge to the England pack
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ELLIOTT Stooke insists he is not in England’s squad merely to hold tackle bags as he targets a first Red Rose cap this November.
Stooke, 25, admits his call-up in place of injured Wasps star Joe Launchbury was as much of a surprise to him as those championing the cause of Bath teammate Dave Attwood.
However, he is relishing the chance to go head-tohead with Maro Itoje, Courtney Lawes, George Kruis and clubmate Charlie Ewels as the battle for World Cup pla...