HEREFORDSHIRE'S Izzy Noel-Smith has been named by ex-Luctonians player Scott Bemand in a 23-player England squad to take on Scotland this Friday.

Noel-Smith scored the winning try against Ireland in the Autumn Internationals in November.

“We believe we have the best possible group to take us into a seven-week competition, having just come out of four good days in camp," said Bemand, who is England's head coach.

"The Scottish squad have been working hard and training together on a regular basis and so we should not underestimate them as a team.

“We are still a young side, but with the likes of Rochelle Clark, who has 105 England caps, in the squad we can be excited that there is a good balance of experience and exciting new names.”

The game kicks off at 6pm from Broadwood Stadium, Cumbernauld, and will be broadcast live on England Rugby TV.