Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson expects to see Manu Tuilagi in an England shirt when England face Wales in two weeks time.
The powerhouse centre made his first start since recovering from a hamstring injury and touched down as the Sharks overcame the Worcester.
“Manu was outstanding again,” Sanderson said. “He will phone Eddie (England head coach Eddie Jones) tomorrow and they will make up their own plan.
“Fortunately – because it’s good for the country – he will go to England and will hopefully do as good a job there as he has here for the last two weeks.
“I’m really excited for him. He’s going to do well because he’s trained hard, he’s prepped well and his head is in a good place.”
Four players England should replace – and who should come in against Wales
#1. Joe Marchant
Telegraph: "A better fit at 13, although his touches with ball in hand were disappointingly limited for much of this Test, finishing with only five carries. The balance felt off. "
Replacement: Manu Tuilagi With Henry Slade returning to 13
Joe Marchant of England is tackled in the air by Siya Kolisi, Captain of South Africa during the Autumn Nations Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on 20 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
#2. Charlie Ewels
Evening Standard: "Had an okay performance, but largely went under the radar as he was out shone by Isiekwe alongside him."
Replacement: Lewis Ludlam or Alfie Barbeary with Maro Itoje returning to the second-row
Lewis Ludlam (Northampton Saints, 10 caps) during England Rugby training session at The Lensbury Hotel, Teddington, London on 28 Sept 2021. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
#3. Jack Nowell
Evening Standard: "Started brightly and was looking like his tenacious self, particularly in defence. Was forced off after just 17 minutes, though, due to a head injury."
Replacement: Adam Radwan
Adam Radwan of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
#4. Will Stuart
Evening Standard: "A fairly solid performance from the prop. Started a bit shaky but improved as the half went on. Taken off at the break for Sinckler."
Telegraph: "Penalised early and faced a good test at the scrum from Danilo Fischetti, with Stuart pinged for not driving straight before the break."
Replacement: Kyle Sinckler
Kyle Sinckler of England looks to offload during the Autumn Nations Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on 20 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
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