 At the same time, Cnut launched a new invasion of England.In late 1015 Edmund raised an army, possibly assisted by his wife's and mother's links with the midlands and the north, but the Mercians under Eadric Streona joined the West Saxons in submitting to Cnut.In early 1016 the army assembled by Edmund dispersed when Æthelred did not appear to lead it, probably due to illness.