Three Worcester Warriors players have been named in the England women's squad for the Nations Cup next month.

Gemma Sharples, Samantha Dale and Kat Merchant have all been included in the England squad for the tournament.

England will take on the United States and Canada in the tournament at Esher, while they will also take the chance to play each country a second time.

The 30-strong squad's first Nations Cup match will be against the United States on 22 August.