Injury blow for England with Alex Mitchell missing Scotland showdown

Harry Randall has been named as the replacement in Steve Borthwick’s 36-man training squad.

Alex Mitchell will miss out on the trip to Scotland. Pic: Adam Davy/PA

England’s prospects of reclaiming the Calcutta Cup from Scotland have been dealt a blow after scrum-half Alex Mitchell was ruled out of the Murrayfield showdown with a knee problem.

The Rugby Football Union confirmed that Mitchell will miss the pivotal Guinness Six Nations round three game because of an injury that requires further investigation before a date for his return can be set.