Jonathan Joseph ruled out of France clash

Jonathan Joseph will miss England’s Autumn Nations Cup final against France on Sunday due to a calf injury.

The 29-year-old, who usually plays as a centre, has been used on the wing in England’s last three Tests and sustained his injury during his team’s 24-13 victory over Wales at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday.

The Red Rose secured their place in the final after topping Group A thanks to that result and wins against Georgia and Ireland. France beat Scotland and Italy in Group B and were awarded a win against Fiji after they were unable to play due to a number of players testing positive for Covid-19.

England head coach Eddie Jones has assembled a squad of 33 players for the highly anticipated encounter with Les Bleus.

Wasps hooker Alfie Barbeary receives his senior team first call-up while Joe Marchant and Jacob Umaga return after injury.

The game will see Twickenham Stadium welcome fans for the first time since March with 2,000 spectators allowed into The Home of England Rugby after the recent easing of lockdown restrictions.

England squad

Backs: Joe Cokanasiga, Elliot Daly, Owen Farrell (c), George Ford, Ollie Lawrence, Max Malins, Joe Marchant, Jonny May, Alex Mitchell, Dan Robson, Henry Slade, Ollie Thorley, Jacob Umaga, Anthony Watson, Ben Youngs

Forwards: Alfie Barbeary, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Tom Curry, Ben Earl, Charlie Ewels, Ellis Genge, Jamie George, Jonny Hill, Maro Itoje, Joe Launchbury, Joe Marler, Kyle Sinckler, Will Stuart, Sam Underhill, Billy Vunipola, Mako Vunipola, Harry Williams, Jack Willis