Star prop Kyle Sinckler is the latest big name to be ruled out of England’s three-Test rugby tour of Australia in July.
Sinckler is dealing with a long-term back injury sustained in the Six Nations and has not played for Bristol since April.
England and Bristol have agreed to let Sinckler focus on his rehab and he joins Manu Tuilagi, Henry Slade and Sam Simmonds in missing out on the trip Down Under.
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England coach Eddie Jones has named a 35 man training squad which doesn’t include players from the England Premiership semi finalists – Leicester, Saracens, Harlequins and Northampton.
Experienced wingers Jonny May and Jack Nowell were included after making successful comebacks for Gloucester and Exeter respectively.
Uncapped quintet Charlie Atkinson, Biyi Alo, Freddie Clarke, Sam Jeffries and Patrick Schickerling also made the cut.
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Hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie (knee) and winger Anthony Watson (calf) weren’t officially named but will be in camp undertaking rehab work.
“With a number of players unavailable because of the Premiership semi finals, we’ve got the opportunity to call up some new players,” Jones said.
“It’s a great opportunity to learn about them and see what potential they have to play a part in the Australia tour. We look forward to continuing the good work from our last camp in developing this team on and off the pitch.”
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England training squad
Forwards: Biyi Alo, Alfie Barbeary, Jamie Blamire, Callum Chick, Freddie Clarke, Tom Curry, Trevor Davison, Charlie Ewels, Will Goodrick-Clarke, Jonny Hill, Ted Hill, Sam Jeffries, George McGuigan, Tom Pearson, Bevan Rodd, Patrick Schickerling, Jack Singleton, Will Stuart, Sam Underhill, Jack Willis
Backs: Henry Arundell, Charlie Atkinson, Mark Atkinson, Orlando Bailey, Joe Cokanasiga, Ollie Hassell-Collins, Will Joseph, Jonny May, Jack Nowell, Paolo Odogwu, Max Ojomoh, Tom Parton, Adam Radwan, Harry Randall, Dan Robson
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