England scrum-half Mitchell ruled out for Scotland clash

England scrum-half Alex Mitchell has been ruled out of Saturday's Six Nations clash with Scotland due to a knee injury, and Harry Randall will replace him, the Rugby Football Union announced on Sunday.

Although Mitchell's injury is a blow, England have received a boost with the return of center Ollie Lawrence, who missed the opening two matches against Italy and Wales due to injury .

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Marcus Smith will rejoin the squad as the fly-half continues his rehabilitation from injury.

England remain perfect in this year's Six Nations with two wins from two, although this weekend's away clash against Scotland poses their toughest test yet.