A TRIO of Malton & Norton juniors have been included in England's 35-player squad for the Guinness Six Nations.

Zoe Aldcroft, Tatyana Heard and Morwenna Talling have all earned call-ups for the championship, in which England will kick-off against Italy on March 24. 

Scarborough-born Aldcroft, who scored England's winning try against France on her debut in 2016, could bring her total number of caps to 50 during the competition.

Heard, who hails from Kirkbymoorside, has 18 caps to her name thus far, whilst 21-year-old flanker Talling will hope to add to her 11 Red Roses appearances.

England head coach John Mitchell said: “The Six Nations is an awesome tournament and we have named a squad where competition for a place in the matchday 23 exists in every position. 

"The girls are showing signs of building good habits when they come into camp and bring with them a great attitude and fantastic energy, which follows on from the commitment they show to their club week on week. 

"The Red Roses have excelled in this tournament for a long time. There is a hunger to stay the best, but we must earn the right to win test matches. 

"We are focused on improving performance and putting teams under more pressure to create a variety of scoring opportunities. 

"There is a great excitement around the group, and we are relishing the challenge of the next seven weeks."

There are also inclusions for both Emily Scarratt and Zoe Harrison after long-term injuries, whilst Bristol lock Abbie Ward returns to international duty for the first time since the 2022 World Cup Final after giving birth.

Forwards: Zoe Aldcroft, Lark Atkin-Davies, Sarah Beckett, Hannah Botterman, Mackenzie Carson, Poppy Cleall, Kelsey Clifford,  Amy Cokayne, Maddie Feaunati, Rosie Galligan, Lizzie Hanlon, Sadia Kabeya, Alex Matthews, Maud Muir, Cath O’Donnell, Marlie Packer, Connie Powell, Morwenna Talling, Abbie Ward.

Backs: Holly Aitchison, Sophie Bridger , Jess Breach,  Abby Dow, Sydney Gregson, Zoe Harrison, Tatyana Heard, Natasha Hunt, Megan Jones. Ellie Kildunne, Vicky Laflin, Lucy Packer, Helena Rowland, Emily Scarratt, Emma Sing, Ella Wyrwas.