WORCESTER Warriors centre Will Butler and forward Justin Clegg are in England's 28-man squad for the World Rugby Under 20 Championship in Georgia.

All but two featured in the Six Nations Grand Slam with Ali Crossdale and Will Evans the additions.

Evans, Sam Aspland-Robinson, Theo Brophy Clews, Zach Mercer, Harry Randall and Max Wright were involved in 2016 when England lifted the world trophy in Manchester.

It was England’s seventh final in nine years.

This summer young players Joe Cokanasiga, Tom Curry, Ben Curry, Nick Isiekwe and Jack Maunder were selected for the senior tour to Argentina.

RFU head of international player development Dean Ryan, the ex-Warriors boss, said: “Following the England U20 Grand Slam earlier this year it is great to have five players earn places in the senior squad. 

“The Six Nations showed we have a large pool of young talent and that competition for places is high.

“We’re looking forward to seeing which players now take the opportunity to make their mark in the world championship this summer as this group continues to develop.” 

In Pool A at the Avchala Stadium the holders face Samoa on May 31, Wales on June 4 and Australia on June 8.