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Mike Ford: 'Sam Burgess deserves spot in training camp'

Bath head coach Mike Ford believes that Sam Burgess should be included in England's 45-man training camp squad.

Bath head coach Mike Ford has claimed that Sam Burgess can force his way into England's training camp ahead of the World Cup.

After switching codes to join Bath, Burgess spent most of his time at centre before recently moving into the back row, and Ford believes that his versatility could attract Stuart Lancaster's attention.

"I think Sam should be in England's wider 45, definitely," Ford told reporters.

"When we moved Sam to six I was pretty much certain Stuart Lancaster would pick him in that wider squad regardless of where we were playing him, because of his leadership qualities.

"Now though I think Stuart looking in will probably think this is an added string to his bow that enhances his selection - because now he has proved he can play two positions."

Lancaster will announce his 45-man training squad on May 20.

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Dave Attwood of Bath celebrates after Sam Burgess scores the bonus point try during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and London Irish at the Recreation Ground on April 24, 2015
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