JONNY WILKINSON has handed England a major boost by stepping up his latest comeback bid.

The World Cup hero has been out since September with a dislocated kneecap but is on course to return by the end of the month.

(This bit interests me and Emma A LOT as we are going to that game!!!)He could even make a shock appearance in England’s final Six Nations clash against Scotland on March 21, as he bids to seal a place on this summer’s Lions tour.

The Falcons fly-half has stunned medics with his fitness levels.

Falcons boss Steve Bates said: Jonny’s injury has really improved.

“Everybody is pretty optimistic about the results of his training.