Brown fitness boost for England

04 March 2015Brown, who experienced concussion symptoms after being carried off on a stretcher during the 47-17 win over Italy last month, has been a big player for Lancaster and his comeback will be a welcome fillip as the squad lick their wounds following Sunday's chastening 19-9 defeat to Ireland.

The 29-year-old missed the loss in Dublin after a setback in his recovery but Lancaster confirmed Brown now feels raring to go, with England next in RBS 6 Nations action against Calcutta Cup rivals Scotland at Twickenham on March 14.

"He's got to tick the final box tomorrow but…