England confirm Jonny May as Anthony Watson’s replacement in World Cup squad

Jonny May, pictured, has replaced Anthony Watson in England’s World Cup squad (David Davies/PA)

England have confirmed that Jonny May has replaced Anthony Watson in their squad for the World Cup.

Watson has been ruled out of the tournament by a calf injury so May, who started Saturday’s defeat to Fiji, has filled the gap in the 33-man party to be submitted to World Rugby on Monday.