FORMER North Midlands Under 18s lock Graham Kitchener has been named in the England Under 20s squad for this season’s international programme.
The Worcester Warriors youngster has retained his place in a 32-strong squad that will be coached by Mark Mapletoft and Martin Haag.
England won the Under 20s Grand Slam last season and reached the final of the IRB Junior World Championships.
The programme includes a four-day get-together and a training camp in Portugal before the Under 20s Six Nations Championship begins with a home game against Italy on February 7.
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