Slade impresses after injury layoff

London - England centre Henry Slade set his sights on playing against New Zealand in next week's November international opener at Twickenham after making a comeback from shoulder surgery on Sunday.

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The Exeter midfielder was released early from England's training camp in Girona to make a first appearance since July.

The 31-year-old turned in an encouraging display at Sandy Park, with Slade spending nearly an hour on the field during Exeter's 36-19 English Premiership loss to visitors Harlequins.

"The most important thing was getting back on the pitch and getting into some game scenarios," Slade told TNT Sports.