England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his squad for the Six Nations as his team eye up the title for the first time since 2020. The 45-year-old has made eight changes compared to the squad he named ahead of England’s final Autumn Nations Series clash with Japan in November.

Steve Borthwick has backed Maro Itoje to lead England into the 2027 Rugby World Cup and said it is his capability to be calm in the face of pressure which has seen him elevated to captain of the team.

Itoje assumes the captaincy from Saracens teammate Jamie George before a vital campaign for Steve Borthwick’s side

England coach Steve Borthwick named his Six Nations squad for 2025 on January 14. A total of 36 players were called up to the training squad, which will undertake pre-tournament preparations in Girona from Tuesday,

Steve Borthwick confirmed Mail Sport's exclusive story on Tuesday and revealed George will continue to operate as Itoje's understudy.