TWO beauties are in the running to be crowned Miss England later this month.

Miss Sussex Lucy Kent and Miss Brighton Angel Collins have both made it to the final 50 of the competition.

Law student Angel Collins has already gained 117 text votes ahead of the finals while skin therapist and model has bagged 124 votes.

The pair will compete in the grand finale at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on Friday August 14.

Miss Sussex was taking part in a James Bond themed Beach Beauty photocall ahead of the forthcoming release of the new Spectre film in north London.

To vote for Miss Brighton text MISS ENGLAND05 to 63333 or for Miss Sussex Lucy Kent text MISS ENGLAND32 to 63333.

Texts cost 50p plus your standard network rate.