England World Cup hopeful Henry Slade has been named Aviva Premiership player of month for February . The 21-year-old fly-half was in fine form throughout the month as Exeter Chiefs won all three of their matches to propel themselves right in to play-off contention . Slade scored 54 points in total , including two tries , in victories over Newcastle , Harlequins and Bath . Exeter Chiefs fly-half Henry Slade has been named Aviva Premiership player of the month for February . Slade scored 54 points including two tries as the Chiefs won all three of their matches in February . Slade has continued that fine form in to March , scoring a try and kicking a further 13 points in last weekend 's 74-19 demolition of London Welsh that sent Exeter second in the table . England head coach Stuart Lancaster this week heaped praise on Slade , who can also play in the centres or at full-back , as he called the Chiefs playmaker in to his squad as an injury replacement for Brad Barritt . 'The more I see him , the more I think he 's got fantastic potential , ' said Lancaster . ' I 've always known it having seen him come through the age-group teams . 'We have a lot of competition at fly-half , but he 's also adept in the centres . That 's one of the options I 'd like to look at for him in the future . For definite he 'll be a part of our World Cup camp . ' Slade looks on during England training at Pennyhill Park this week after his call-up . Slade crossed during Exeter 's win over London Welsh to make it three tries in four matches . Former England international , BT Sport analyst and Aviva ambassador Austin Healey was also glowing in his praise of Slade , who remains uncapped but did impress for an England XV against the Barbarians at Twickenham last summer . 'Every time Henry Slade touches the ball something happens , ' Healey said . 'There is no doubt in my mind the lad has the potential to win 50 caps or more for England . He is too talented and works too hard not to achieve Test caps . ' I have been watching him closely this season and I believe he is ready to step into the England team now . The youngster scores a try at Twickenham as an England XV defeated the Barbarians last summer . Both Stuart Lancaster and Austin Healey talked up Slade 's England prospects ahead of the World Cup . 'Henry is one of the best attackers in Aviva Premiership Rugby , is solid in defence and can kick goals – is there anything this lad can ’ t do ? Those attributes make him a much deserved winner of the Aviva Premiership Rugby Player of the Month Award for February . 'The only decision left is where he finally plays for England . It could be any of three positions – 12 , 13 or 15 . ' Slade beat Wasps outside back Elliot Daly , Northampton flanker Calum Clark and Newcastle winger Sinoti Sinoti to the award .
Slade scored 54 points in three matches in February including two tries . Youngster was called up England head coach Stuart Lancaster this week . Slade backed to win over 50 caps for England by Austin Healey .