Sanderson tips Ford and Curry to get England call

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Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson

SALFORD, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Alex Sanderson, the Sale Sharks director of rugby looks on during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Sale Sharks and Leicester Tigers at AJ Bell Stadium on May 07, 2021 in Salford, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

By PAUL REES

Alex Sanderson expects Tom Curry and George Ford to be recalled by England once they have proved their fitness.
Flanker Curry, England’s captain a year ago, missed the opening two rounds with a hamstring strain but returned for yesterday’s match at Northampton.
Fly-half Ford, below, was on the bench yesterday having had 40 minutes in the Premiership Cup match at Bristol earlier this month, his first appearance since suffering an Achilles injury in June’s Premiership final between Leicester and Saracens.
“I have not spoken to Steve (Borthwick, England head coach) recently,” sai...

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