Overview
- Head coach Steve Borthwick includes uncapped Greg Fisilau, Vilikesa Sela and Emmanuel Iyogun in a 36-player group.
- Prop injuries rule out Will Stuart (Achilles) and Asher Opoku-Fordjour (shoulder), with Fin Baxter sidelined but targeting a return during the tournament.
- Trevor Davison is recalled to bolster tighthead depth alongside Joe Heyes and Sela.
- A rehab contingent of Fin Smith, Ollie Lawrence, Ben Curry, Tom Roebuck and Baxter will travel to Girona with the squad.
- England open at Twickenham against Wales on February 7 on an 11-match winning run and seeking a first title since 2020, with Noah Caluori set for U20 duty.