George Kruis boost for England ahead of Argentina clash

England have received a huge boost ahead of their autumn internationals clash against Argentina with Saracens lock George Kruis joining the squad.

The 26-year-old missed out on England's victories over South Africa and Fiji with an ankle injury with his club Saracens issuing a statement that he will be needing four to eight weeks of recovery period.

However, after making significant progress, Kruis is available for selection for Saturday's clash against Argentina as confirmed by head coach Eddie Jones.

"Kruis is probably going to be available - he's fit and ready to go. He doesn't necessarily need to play for his club first," Jones said.

"It's not necessarily better to bring him off the bench. You talk to the players and they like to play with the best players at the start of the game. We'll wait and see.

"We've got great competition in there because Launchbury and Courtney Lawes have done superbly for us.

"Neither Joe nor Courtney had great training weeks. They both had ailments that clouded our selection a bit, so their effort against Fiji was good."

With Wasps lock Joe Launchbury cited for a kicking charge on Fiji centre Asaeli Tikoirotuma, a possible sanction on him might see Kruis as a ready-made replacement.

Jones also hinted on the possibility of Mike Brown returning back to the scheme of things at the expense of Alex Goode, who was one of the try-scorers for England in their game against Fiji.

"I think I know the team, but it's always up for grabs. The players have until 2.20pm on Saturday to get picked!" Jones said.

"A few players may have clouded it a little bit after the Fiji game. I thought Elliot Daly was good on the left wing.

"Whether that's his best position, I'm not sure, but it certainly worked. I was pleased with him and with Jonathan Joseph, whose defence was absolutely outstanding.

"Jonny May has had a good training week. He's definitely fitter, definitely ready to go. And Mike Brown is in good nick, so they'll be back competing for selection."

When asked about the duel between Brown and Goode, Jones replied: "Where do I see it? Intriguing.

"There's always one above the other. It's like life. Someone is always above the other. You'll find out when I pick the side next week."