EMILY Scott has been dramatically drafted into the England World Cup squad ahead of Saturday's final against New Zealand.

The former Seevic College student has been called up, despite initially being ruled out of the tournament through injury.

But Scott - who lined up for the Team GB sevens team in the Rio Olympics last summer - is now on the cusp of playing a part in the showpiece occasion.

She replaces Danielle Waterman, who will miss the final against New Zealand in Belfast after suffering concussion during the semi-final victory over France two days ago.

The versatile Scott could find herself on bench duty, with England head coach Simon Middleton expected to consider centre Emily Scarratt as a full-back option instead of Waterman and fielding Megan Jones alongside Rachel Burford in midfield.

"It's great to have Emily back in the squad," Middleton said.

"She can cover both fly-half and full-back positions and has invaluable experience playing in major tournaments like the Olympics and being part of England's Grand Slam-winning campaign earlier this year.

"It was disappointing for Emily to miss out initially on the World Cup through minor injury, but she has successfully completed her rehab and is fit and ready to go."

The 25-year-old first played rugby for Stanford le Hope and also spent several seasons with Thurrock T Birds before joining Saracens.