ENGLAND Under 19s have called Worcester's Matt Deacon into their squad.

The Hartpury College hooker replaces Scott Freer for Friday night's game against Wales at Aberavon (7.15pm).

England launched their international season with an 18-11 win over Italy, while Wales were 31-9 winners over Ireland but lost 30-19 to France last week.

After facing Wales, England take on France at Henley on March 24 and then head for the World Championships in Belfast and pool games gainst Argentina, New Zealand and Samoa in April.

Deacon will link up with Worcester team-mates Matt Cox, Greg King and Miles Benjamin in the squad.