EEngland’s squad for a tour of Australia is announced this morning as pressure mounts on Eddie Jones following a heavy defeat to the Barbarians at Twickenham yesterday.

The core of the squad will be made up of players already in camp with the Leicester and Saracens contingent to be added today after the Premiership final on Saturday.

There are a number of injury concerns which could impact selection with George Ford set to miss the tour after limping off in Leicester’s dramatic final win while Harlequins No 8 Alex Dombrandt pulled out of the game of the Barbarians before kick-off with a knee injury suffered in training. . Dombrandt will have more scans today but he seems unlikely to fly.

Billy Vunipola, who was exceptional in Saracen’s losing cause on Saturday, could enter the fray, but a concussion suffered late in the final could also rule him out. Sam Simmonds is also not fit to shoot. Alfie Barbeary was released from the England squad ahead of the Barbarians game but the No.8’s three injuries leave England in need of a dominant ball carrier and could give Barbeary a chance to claim his place in the 2023 World Cup squad.

As well as the No.8, the center is proving a headache for Jones with Manu Tuilagi, Henry Slade and Dan Kelly all out injured. Mark Atkinson had a poor first half yesterday but looks likely to tour given the lack of alternatives.

Scrum-half selection is also worth watching. Danny Care made his first appearance in an England shirt since 2018 yesterday and is up for a tour. It is unclear if Ben Youngs will go to Australia following the recent death of his sister-in-law Tiffany. Raffi Quirke is unavailable for selection and Jones will likely want an experienced nine to join Harry Randall and Alex Mitchell Down Under.

After two poor Six Nations in a row, England must win in Australia and give new impetus to the World Cup cycle. Jones’ squad is likely to reflect that with plenty of experience and some youngsters.