⚡ 2. Henry Slade (31)
Slade’s international career has been a rollercoaster under Borthwick. Dropped, recalled, dropped again — yet he keeps proving his worth with Exeter week after week.
Physically, he’s not quite the explosive centre he once was, but his rugby brain and silky skills are still top-class. He remains a go-to man when England need a calm, creative head in midfield.
He might not make it to 2027, but don’t rule him out just yet — class is permanent.
🎯 3. Elliot Daly (33)
Few players divide opinion like Elliot Daly. On his day, he’s a match-winner — a backline Swiss army knife with a rocket boot and a sharp eye for space.
However, Daly now finds himself under pressure from younger, hungrier options in every position he can play. His versatility has always been his biggest strength, but it could now be working against him as England look to specialise heading towards the next World Cup.
Still, no one will forget his ability to land penalties from halfway.
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