England is facing a significant injury crisis as Sale's George Ford is likely to be sidelined for an extended period. Concerns are mounting that the Sale fly-half may miss the entire Autumn Nations Series due to an injury sustained during a recent match. The club is currently awaiting the results of a scan to determine the severity of Ford's injury, but initial fears suggest he could be out for six to eight weeks with a torn quad muscle. This setback comes as England prepares to kick off the Autumn Nations Series against New Zealand on November 2. The 31-year-old Ford, who had previously missed the summer tour of Japan and New Zealand to undergo surgery on a persistent Achilles tendon issue, had been a key player for England, starting in all five matches during the Six Nations. His absence would be a significant blow to the team as they look to build momentum in the upcoming series. In addition to Ford's injury, scrum-half Alex Mitchell is also a concern for head coach Steve Borthwick, further complicating England's preparations for the autumn campaign.