Marcus Smith and Alex Mitchell boost England ahead of Ireland showdown

The pair linked up with head coach Steve Borthwick’s group last week for a three-day training camp in York.

Marcus Smith and Alex Mitchell have recovered from injury. Pic: PA

Marcus Smith and Alex Mitchell have returned to the England squad ahead of Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Ireland.

Harlequins fly-half Smith is yet to feature in this year’s championship due to a calf issue, while Northampton scrum-half Mitchell twisted his knee in training after starting the victories over Italy and Wales.