Eddie Jones' England squad for the 2022 Six Nations has been announced with George Ford a notable absence for the Red Rose at fly-half.
Bath's Orlando Bailey is in the squad for the first time in place of Ford alongside six other potential debutants: Orlando Bailey, Alfie Barbeary, Ollie Chessum, Tommy Freeman, Ollie Hassell-Collins and Luke Northmore.
Three Sale players are in the mix with England stalwart being joined by Bevan Rodd and Raffi Quirke following their exciting England debuts back in the autumn internationals.
Captain Owen Farrell is back in the squad after injury while Ben Youngs is in line to beat Jason Leonard's record to become England's most capped player during the tournament, he is currently two caps behind Jason Leonard who has 114.
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