England team to play USA in Washington DC

George Ford will captain a starting XV which features three uncapped players, with Arthur Clark, Max Ojomoh, and Joe Carpenter all set to make their England debuts.

Among the replacements, Gabriel Oghre, Charlie Atkinson, and Oscar Beard could also earn their first England caps from the bench. This fixture marks the eighth meeting between England and the USA, with England having won all previous encounters.

“We know the USA will present a tough challenge,” said Borthwick. “There’s been a great spirit in the squad throughout this tour. The players have worked hard for each other and pushed standards every day. Those selected this weekend have earned their chance through their effort and attitude.

“We aim to keep building the squad, learn from every experience, and deliver a performance that our supporters can be proud of.”