Ireland v England: Mike Brown ruled out of Dublin showdown due to concussion

Mike Brown has been ruled out of England's Six Nations showdown with Ireland on Sunday.

The Harlequins full-back has suffered a setback in his recovery from concussion and has been forced to sit out the contest in Dublin.

Alex Goode could benefit from Brown's misfortune with the Saracens full-back likely to take Brown's place in the starting XV.

Goode and Chris Pennell were both called into the squad as cover in the build up to Sunday's clash.

Brown was knocked unconscious in the first half of England’s victory over Italy at Twickenham nearly two weeks ago and was told he would on…