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England are facing a leadership crisis and more back-line upheaval before the Six Nations, as Jonny May is out with a knee injury and Courtney Lawes is unable to train after a head knock.
Head coach Eddie Jones' best-laid plans are unravelling before his squad have even begun their championship build-up at a temporary base in Brighton.
In the absence of captain Owen Farrell - who is awaiting updates on his damaged right ankle - the RFU confirmed on Monday night that Leicester fly-half George Ford had been recalled, as revealed by Sportsmail.
Jonny May (left) is sidelined with a knee injury while Courtney Lawes (right) is unable to train
Eddie Jones has plenty of calls to make in the lead up to this year's Six Nations tournament
However, Ford was not the only reinforcement summoned to the south coast. Jones has also selected Saracens pair Elliot Daly and Nick Isiekwe to cover for May and Lawes at this week's camp.
Northampton forward Lawes was a near-certainty to