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England Names 36-Man Training Squad for Upcoming Tests, 16 Uncapped Players Included

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England head coach Steve Borthwick has announced a 36-man training squad, featuring 16 uncapped players, to prepare for the upcoming match against France and summer Tests against the United States and Argentina. The group includes players who will not be involved in the Premiership final on Saturday, such as those from Bath and Leicester. Among the debutants is 21-year-old Saracens scrum-half Charlie Bracken, son of Kyran Bracken, who made 51 appearances for England and was part of the squad that won the 2003 World Cup. The players will converge on the England Rugby Performance Centre at Pennyhill Park for a four-day training camp, prior to the final touring squad being announced on June 23.

Key Takeaways:

  • Steve Borthwick has named a 36-man training squad, including 16 uncapped players, to prepare for the upcoming Tests against France, the United States, and Argentina.
  • The group does not include players selected for the British and Irish Lions or from Bath and Leicester, who will contest the Premiership final on Saturday.
  • Among the list of debutants is 21-year-old Saracens scrum-half Charlie Bracken, son of Kyran Bracken, who made 51 appearances for England and was part of the squad that won the 2003 World Cup.
  • Regulars named in the group include George Ford and Henry Slade, while George Furbank continues his rehabilitation from injury and Joe Batley and George Martin are among those who remain sidelined.
  • The players will converge on the England Rugby Performance Centre at Pennyhill Park for a four-day training camp prior to the final touring squad being announced on June 23.

Statistics:

  • 16 uncapped players included in the 36-man training squad
  • 21-year-old Charlie Bracken, son of Kyran Bracken, a 51-cap England international and 2003 World Cup winner, is one of the debutants.
  • 4-day training camp at Pennyhill Park before the final touring squad is announced on June 23
  • Regulars named in the group: George Ford (51 caps), Henry Slade (22 caps), George Furbank (15 caps), Joe Batley (1 cap), and George Martin (no caps)

Sources:

  • England Rugby

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