"Must start" - Sir Clive Woodward picks his four players to star for England this Autumn

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Wednesday, 22 September 2021 at 10:29
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Sir Clive Woodward has picked out five exciting England call-ups who 'must start' for England this Autumn.
Writing in his column for the Mail Online, the 2003 World Cup-winning coach believes Jones could pick the most exciting side in rugby from his 45 man squad.
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."
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#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."
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#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."
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