England squad update: Eddie Jones retains 28 players

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Eddie Jones names his four ‘nailed-on’ players for his 2023 World Cup XV

#1. Marcus Smith

• Age: 23
• Club: Harlequins
• Position: Fly-half

Try Celebrations for Marcus Smith of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

#2. Ellis Genge

• Age: 27
• Club: Leicester Tigers
• Position: Prop

Ellis Genge of England (digitally altered) during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

#3. Maro Itoje

• Age: 27
• Club: Saracens
• Position: Second-row

Final whistle celebrations for Maro Itoje of England Rugby after the Six Nations Championship match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on February 26th 2021. - PHOTO: Phil Mingo/PPAUK

#4. Tom Curry

• Age: 23
• Club: Sale Sharks
• Position: Flanker

Tom Curry of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK