ITALY have called up former England prospect Paolo Odogwu as one of five uncapped players in their pre-World Cup training squad.
The 26-year-old, who can play centre or wing, never won an England cap despite being included in the squad for the 2021 Six Nations.
Coventry-born Odogwu joined French side Stade Francais last October after the collapse of former club Wasps.
He qualifies to play for Italy through his father.
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