Ashton set for England bow

Chris Ashton will make his England debut on Saturday after being named in the side to face France in their final Six Nations game.

Northampton Saints wing Ashton is the top try scorer in the Guinness Premiership and has been handed his first bow following Ugo Monye's neck injury last weekend.

The call-up caps a fine season for the former Wigan Warriors rugby league star, who has 19 tries in all competitions so far this season.

Saints team-mate Ben Foden is also set for make his first start for England at full back, having previously been limited to appearances from the bench.

Dylan Hartley retains his place at hooker, but there is no place in the squad for second row Courtney Lawes.