Chris Ashton still waiting in England wings after hat-trick for Saracens

• Saracens 42-14 Harlequins

• Discarded England wing showcases finishing ability in front of record crowd

Chris Ashton marked the weekend of his 28th birthday with two trademark tries that helped Saracens reclaim second place in the Premiership, but for the first time since he made his England debut in 2010 he will finish the season without making a Test appearance.

England’s Six Nations campaign showed a need for wingers with Ashton’s finishing ability, but the prospects of a player who has scored 19 tries in 38 internationals featuring in the World Cup appear remote.

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