Geraghty is set for his second consecutive start for England

Northampton Saints coach Paul Grayson says Shane Geraghty will impress for England if he is given time to settle.

Geraghty has been named in Martin Johnson's team to face Argentina, after a mixed performance against Australia.

Grayson told BBC Radio Northampton: "He's been playing fly-half for us and inside centre for England, so he needs time to develop.

"It'll be good for him to get a second crack at it. I expect to see improvement right across the team."

Saints' captain Dylan Hartley will also start in the match and Grayson believes he will impress at international level.

"Dylan's been excellent for us and now he can show it for England," he said. "He's got enthusiasm and energy around the field. He'll be good for England, and give them a dynamic edge."

606: DEBATE I just wonder if Geraghty, who's been playing nearly all season at 10, is not going to take time to find form there LostGlos

Meanwhile Courtney Lawes could win his second cap from the bench at Twickenham and Grayson believes his mistakes against Australia will help him develop.

"He's got a big future," said Grayson. "Everything for Courtney is working out perfectly.

"He lost the ball last week and that's good for him, the harsh realities of international rugby are there and he's got to learn the lessons."

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