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England coach Stuart Lancaster confident of Ben Morgan impact against France

England coach Stuart Lancaster tips the returning Ben Morgan to make an impact against France at Twickenham Stadium.

England coach Stuart Lancaster has backed Ben Morgan to make an impact during Saturday's Rugby World Cup warm-up game against France at Twickenham Stadium.

The number eight, who will start against Les Bleus, recently returned to training after seven months out with a broken leg.

Despite a lack of action for the 26-year-old, Lancaster is confident that the Gloucester Rugby forward will give a good account of himself against France this weekend.

"I'm 100% confident he's ready to play the game, but obviously it's going to be a big step for him," he is quoted as saying by BBC Sport.

"He's got an opportunity to put his marker down but, equally, we've got other back-row options to consider as well. He's training well, he's confident and, as a consequence, we need to have a look at him."

Morgan has won 32 caps for England since 2012.

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