NORTH Midlands lock Richard Blaze has been included in the England Under 19 squad for their game against Scotland at Fylde next Friday (2pm).

Blaze, a former Moseley colt, is now a member of the Worcester Academy and he impressed with the England 18-Group clubs side last season.

He is in line to win his first Under 19 cap against Scotland and will be aiming to impress the England selectors ahead of the IRB Under 19 World Cup in Durban from March 27 to April 12.

Also included in England's squad for the game at Fylde is Blaze's Worcester team mate -- prop Dylan Hartley.

Nathan Burchell has been included in the England 18 Group clubs training squad ahead of their international in France on February 28. Burchell is a member of the Worcester Academy and he was capped by England at this age group last season.

Another Worcester Academy player, lock Alex Rae, has been included in England's 31-strong squad for a game against the Worcester Academy at Sixways on February 14.