Woodward, who called for change prior to England's dismal 2021 Six Nations campaign, believes the team have gone backwards since the 2019 World Cup - but the new generation is promising.
Find out who he thinks 'must start in the Autumn below.
#1.Louis Lynagh (Harlequins)
Woodward said: "He is a skilful player with pace and enjoyed a storming end of the season with Quins. He is a hot commodity with Australia and Italy also having a claim but I'm glad England have registered their interest after capping him at age group level and playing a big role in his development."
#2.Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers)
Woodward said: "Everybody at Leicester has been raving about Steward for a while and I would like to think England are as excited at his exceptional attacking potential as well as his towering presence under the high ball, for which he is best known."
#3. Adam Radwan (Newcastle Falcons)
Woodward said: "I love his sheer pace and energy. Like Marcus Smith, Radwan must start in the upcoming autumn as he is clearly something special."
#4&5. Marcus Smith and Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins)
Woodward wrote: "Anyway the new generation, headed up by Marcus Smith and Alex Dombrandt - both should have half a dozen caps already - must now have their chance and be allowed to play their natural games we see every weekend. Smith must start now on merit."