Joe Marchant has been recalled to England's training squad for next month's Nations Championship, according to The Guardian. The Guardian reported that the Sale centre is returning after ending a two-year spell in France. Its summary said Marchant receives his first England call-up since the 2023 World Cup.
The Guardian also reported that the selection comes as Steve Borthwick faces injury disruption to his midfield options. Gloucester's Will Joseph is also included in Borthwick's 36-man squad, the Guardian said. The article was written by the Press Association.
BBC News reported separately that Marchant has been recalled to the England set-up after being included in a 36-player training camp for this autumn's Nations Championship matches.
The two reports agree on the size of the group and on Marchant's recall, as each describes them. Neither summary gives the details of the injuries affecting Borthwick's midfield options, and neither names the players who are unavailable.
The Guardian's summary also does not name the French club Marchant left, and it is cut off before it completes its account of his time there. BBC News did not describe Marchant's time in France in its summary.
Sources: The Guardian: Joe Marchant recalled to England training squad for Nations Championship; BBC News: Marchant recalled by Borthwick for England training camp.