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A troublesome knee injury has ended Northampton Saints and England hooker Dylan Hartley's career at the age of 33.
England's injury-hit hooker Dylan Hartley may not feature in the Rugby World Cup after being left out of Eddie Jones' training squad.
England captain Dylan Hartley missed the Six Nations with a knee injury, but Northampton Saints expect him back this season.
England fared well without Dylan Hartley in Ireland, but defence coach John Mitchell is keen to have the co-captain back involved.
Owen Farrell can thrive as captain in the absence of Dylan Hartley as England begin their Six Nations campaign against Ireland.
Owen Farrell will be England's sole captain against Ireland, with Dylan Hartley unavailable for the start of the Six Nations due to injury.
Jamie George will provide England with steel early on against Australia, says coach Eddie Jones.
Dylan Hartley is set to break the record for Test appearances at Twickenham, but the co-captain will start on the bench.
Japan led 15-10 at half-time, but England scored three tries after the interval to avoid a huge upset at Twickenham.
Sam Underhill thought he had crossed for a winning England score against New Zealand, but Courtney Lawes was deemed offside.
Ben Morgan has not played for England since the last World Cup, but the number eight is set to make his Test comeback next month.
Dylan Hartley has been called a "brilliant captain" by Owen Farrell, who led England in the hooker's absence during the South Africa tour.
England wing Chris Ashton's red card for Sale Sharks has landed him with a seven-week ban.
Having been out of action with concussion since the Six Nations in March, Dylan Hartley is content he is ready for a return.
Eddie Jones will wait until he names his squad to face South Africa in November to decide who will be England captain.
Prolific wing Chris Ashton has not played for England for four years, but is back in the fold following his move to Sale Sharks.
