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Curry, Tom

Tom Curry Returns to England Squad, George Ford Expected Back within 10 Days

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England flanker Tom Curry has resumed training with his club Sale Sharks after recovering from a concussion and severe hip injury, putting him in contention for the team's New Zealand clash on November 2. Curry's national team coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-man training squad today, with Curry expected to be part of the party. Meanwhile, England's fly-half George Ford is nearing a return to the pitch, with his club coach Alex Sanderson hinting that he could be back in action within 10 days.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tom Curry has returned to training with Sale Sharks after recovering from a concussion and severe hip injury, putting him in contention for England's New Zealand clash on November 2.
  • Curry made a successful return to action on Friday, playing 56 minutes in the 43-10 win over Newcastle, and is now fully fit after a six-month layoff.
  • England boss Steve Borthwick has named a 36-man training squad today, with Curry expected to be part of the party.
  • George Ford, England's fly-half, is nearing a return to the pitch after a quad injury, with his club coach Alex Sanderson hinting that he could be back in action within 10 days.
  • Ford has a tight schedule to make the Twickenham showdown and won't be available for Sale's trip to Northampton on Friday.
  • Borthwick will take his party to Girona in Spain on Monday for five days training ahead of the four autumn Tests.
  • Henry Slade and Alex Mitchell are fitness doubts for the series.

Statistics:

  • Tom Curry has played 56 minutes in his return to action on Friday.
  • Curry has made 18 tackles and has a couple of turnovers in his comeback game.
  • Curry has been working on freeing himself up in training, according to England's coach Steve Borthwick.
  • George Ford is expected to make a return within 10 days.
  • England's team will spend five days in training in Girona, Spain, ahead of the autumn Tests.

Sources:

  • "Adam Hathaway is a sports writer for the Daily Mail" (taken from the original text)
  • "Daily Mail" (taken from the original text)

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