Mullan has been consistently impressive for Warriors this season

Worcester Warriors young prop Matt Mullan says he was shocked to be named in the England Saxons squad.

The 21-year-old has been a key figure during his first full season in the senior squad.

Mullan, who is a product of the Worcester academy, says his selection by England Saxons coach Graham Rowntree has yet to sink in.

"I was very surprised when I found out but it's really fantastic news," he told BBC Hereford & Worcester.

"Graham Rowntree came to see Warriors before Christmas and watched a session with us.

"After that our forwards coach Tony Windo pulled me to one side and told me that he thought they were looking to put me in but I didn't want to believe it because it wasn't official.

"It has been a while waiting to see if it was going to happen and I only dared tell my dad that I might be in.

"People have mentioned England to me before but I don't pay any attention to it.

"This is my first real season playing regularly for Warriors so I have had to just concentrate on that and playing well to keep my place."

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