England’s Itoje, Farrell and Vunipola nominated for world player of year

• England players dominate World Rugby’s six-strong shortlist• Jamie Heaslip, Dane Coles and Beauden Barrett complete listEngland have received further recognition for a glory-laden 2016 after Owen Farrell, Billy Vunipola and Maro Itoje were included on World Rugby’s six-strong shortlist for player of the year.The winner will be announced in London on Sunday night amid an unprecedented level of Red Rose interest in the prestigious awards that could see Itoje also crowned breakthrough player of the year, an achievement that would complete a unique double for the 22-year-old lock. Related: Sam B…