Eddie Jones backs Joe Marler on dropping out of England squad to be with family

Joe Marler will be considered for future England selection, Adam Davy/PA

Eddie Jones insists Joe Marler will still be considered for future selection despite withdrawing from England’s  Guinness Six Nations squad to be with his family during the coronavirus pandemic.

Marler was named in the 28-strong group that has gathered at St George’s Park but pulled out earlier this week with the defending champions set to spend two months in their bubble environment, leaving camp only during the fallow weeks.