Scrum-half: Alex Mitchell, Ben Spencer, Raffi Quirke<\/p>\n
Alex Mitchell and Ben Spencer are firmly established as the leading options. Raffi Quirke fills the third spot well. After a slow start to the season, he has rediscovered his form for Sale and once again shown his explosive qualities ahead of his move to Newcastle Red Bulls.<\/p>\n
Fly-half: George Ford, Fin Smith, Marcus Smith<\/p>\n
The real question here is who starts rather than who is selected. All three fly-halves have earned their place, leaving Steve Borthwick with a welcome selection headache.<\/p>\n
Centre: Fraser Dingwall, Ollie Lawrence, Max Ojomoh, Henry Slade<\/p>\n
Ollie Lawrence is expected to return straight into the side following his recovery from long-term injury. Fraser Dingwall continues to act as the glue in England\u2019s midfield, while Max Ojomoh deserves another opportunity after strong club form and an eye-catching performance against Argentina. Henry Slade has been in outstanding form for Exeter Chiefs and merits inclusion on that basis.<\/p>\n
Back three: Tommy Freeman, Tom Roebuck, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, Elliot Daly, Freddie Steward<\/p>\n
Tommy Freeman may be deployed at outside centre but remains a back-three option. Tom Roebuck and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso should also be selected, provided Roebuck recovers in time from his toe injury. Elliot Daly\u2019s versatility adds value across the backline, while Freddie Steward impressed at full-back in the autumn and looks set to continue there.<\/p>\n
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