ENGLAND Head Coach Brian Ashton today announced his 22 for the RBS 6 Nations international against Ireland at Croke Park on Saturday February 24 (5.30pm kick-off).

The starting XV is the same as the one that started against Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on February 3.

Ashton said: "I've decided to recall Olly Morgan (Gloucester Rugby) because I don't expect Iain Balshaw (Gloucester Rugby) to make a full recovery from his groin injury in time for the game.

"Joe Worsley (London Wasps) has recovered from his neck injury and reclaims the No 6 shirt just ahead of Nick Easter (NEC Harlequins), who I thought had a very good debut for England against Italy. However, Joe's greater experience at this level means that he is selected."

England 15 Olly Morgan (Gloucester Rugby) 14 Josh Lewsey (London Wasps) 13 Mike Tindall (Gloucester Rugby 12 Andy Farrell (Saracens) 11 Jason Robinson (Sale Sharks) 10 Jonny Wilkinson (Newcastle Falcons) 9 Harry Ellis (Leicester Tigers) 1 Perry Freshwater (Perpignan) 2 George Chuter (Leicester Tigers) 3 Phil Vickery (capt, London Wasps) 4 Louis Deacon (Leicester Tigers) 5 Danny Grewcock (Bath Rugby) 6 Joe Worsley (London Wasps) 7 Magnus Lund (Sale Sharks) 8 Martin Corry (Leicester Tigers) Replacements 16 Lee Mears (Bath Rugby) 17 Julian White (Leicester Tigers) 18 Tom Palmer (London Wasps) 19 Tom Rees (London Wasps) 20 Shaun Perry (Bristol Rugby) 21 Toby Flood (Newcastle Falcons) 22 Mat Tait (Newcastle Falcons)