STUART Abbott is thrilled to be back in the international scene.

The Wasps centre was a member of the England World Cup winning squad but he was forced out of the interntaional reckoning last season due to injury.

A good month for Wasps however has seen Abbott return to the fold.

He said: "It's great to be back in the England squad and have that opportunity again. Last season was a difficult one for me, coming back from the shoulder injury only to break my leg and miss the rest of the season.

"I've worked hard to get myself back in the club side, and I'm looking forward to the opportunity to compete for an England shirt again. My aim is to do everything I can to win that centre berth for the Autumn series."