Crowley recalled as Ireland make five changes

The rest of Ireland's backline is unchanged. Garry Ringrose, who ended the Italy game with strapping on his knee, again partners the in-form Stuart McCloskey in midfield.

Jamie Osborne, James Lowe and Rob Baloucoune - who scored a well-taken try on his Six Nations debut against the Azzurri - make up the back three.

In addition to Furlong, Farrell has recalled another two British and Irish Lions to his pack in Beirne and Van der Flier.

Beirne, who replaces Izuchukwu at blind-side flanker, was used off the bench against Italy while 2022 World Rugby player of the year Van der Flier was omitted.

Loose-head prop Jeremy Loughman and hooker Dan Sheehan complete the front row while James Ryan and Joe McCarthy are retained in the second row.

Lock Edwin Edogbo is not selected after the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) launched an investigation into "cowardly" racist abuse he received online following his debut against Italy.

Ireland lost 23-22 to England on their last visit to Allianz Stadium two years - a defeat which ended their back-to-back Grand Slam hopes - but won 27-22 in Dublin 12 months ago.

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