Tom Croft of Leicester Tigers has told ITV Central he's "shocked" after being named in England's Six Nations squad.
The 27-year-old returned to rugby last week after being out of the sport for eight months after suffering a broken neck in a match against Harlequins last spring.
Leicester Tigers flanker Tom Croft attended the official opening of the new Burton Rugby Football Club Academy today, to celebrate his appointment as patron.
Tom Croft, who also plays for England, arrived at the academy this afternoon and got involved in coaching the teams.
It’s hoped that Tom’s role at the club will inspire a new generation of young rugby players, at one of the world’s longest established rugby union clubs.
Tom Croft made his debut at Leicester Tigers in 2005 and began playing for England during the 2008 Six Nations Championship.