England manager Stuart Lancaster has revealed that Danny Cipriani is "in the equation" for an England recall.
The Sale Sharks fly-half, who won the last of his seven caps for his country in 2008, has played a key part in Sale's sixth-place finish in the Aviva Premiership this season.
Lancaster will select an initial 18-20 man squad in preparation for England's fixture against the Barbarians on June 1 and the upcoming tour of New Zealand.
"I judge players on their form for their club," the England coach is quoted as saying by Sky Sports News. "Reputation and what they've done in the past counts for something, but not everything.
"Danny's definitely improved and Sale have played well. Danny has controlled the games really well. I'm pleased with what he's done and he's in the equation.
"His game management has been the key point this season. His kicking game has been excellent. As with all players, there are areas he can work on."
Any player involved in the Premiership final on May 31 will not be considered for selection for the game against the All Blacks in Auckland the following week.
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