Stuart Lancaster hailed Sam Burgess ’ s ‘ winning attitude ’ as the rugby-league convert played a full part in a feisty England training session on Wednesday ahead of this Saturday ’ s Calcutta Cup clash . Burgess , who signed for Bath from the South Sydney Rabbitohs last year , has joined Lancaster ’ s squad to gain more experience of his new code in the hope he can be fast-tracked into England 's World Cup training camp this summer . Lancaster earlier this week ruled out any possibility of Burgess featuring against Scotland - and on Wednesday afternoon named his starting XV which sees recalls for Mike Brown and Courtney Lawes – but admitted he has been impressed by the 18 stone centre ’ s contribution . Rugby league convert Sam Burgess in action during a full training session with England on Wednesday . Burgess , who has played for the England Saxons , impressed Stuart Lancaster with his 'winning attitude ' While not yet a contender for an England spot , Burgess is aiming to challenge for a World Cup position . ‘ It ’ s the first time I ’ ve coached him , ’ Lancaster said . ‘ He played in the Saxons game ( against Ireland in February ) for which I was an observer but not coaching in . ‘ He came in after that game for camp but was injured and didn ’ t train . I ’ ve been impressed by just how quickly he ’ s picked things up . 'Clearly there ’ s a new calling system for him to work with . He ’ s got a very good manner about him and clearly he ’ s got a physical presence . England fly-half George Ford runs at the line during a 15 v 15 session on Wednesday . Returning second rower Courtney Lawes runs the ball during an intense training session in Surrey . ‘ We talked yesterday and he was one of the first contributors to talk about what it takes to win . That winner ’ s attitude is something you need in your team . ‘ Whether he can have enough time to learn the game and challenge for a World Cup place we will have to wait and see . But he ’ s certainly got that winner ’ s attitude and that ’ s an important quality to have. ’ Lancaster put his squad through a 15-a-side training session at their Pennyhill Park base and , with George Kruis , Alex Goode and Nick Easter omitted from the squad that lost to Ireland , the England coach was encouraged by the ferocity on show . ‘ You can describe it as a backlash or whatever you want but we had 15 v 15 training today and I had to calm it down , ’ Lancaster said . ‘ You have 15 people who want to be in the starting 15 and it was me blowing the whistle in the end to make sure we didn ’ t play the game too early. ’ Mike Brown will start at full back after missing the Ireland defeat due to a concussion .
Sam Burgess agreed to train with England 's Six Nations squad at Bagshot . Rugby league convert Burgess is not yet considered for a full England squad . ray Lancaster previously brought Burgess in but he was unable to train . England coach ' knocked down ' a 15 v minute session such was the intensity . His were keen to bounce back from their defeat against hearts .