"Snubbed again" - Five Major England Absentees From Latest England Squad 

The 36-man groupwill gather at Pennyhill Park this week as preparations begin for England XV's clash with France XV in Vannes on 19 June, before attention turns to the inaugural Nations Championship.

While players involved in the Premiership play-offs are unavailable for selection, several established internationals and recent England regulars have also missed out, raising questions over their immediate Test futures.

With England's summer campaign fast approaching, here are the five biggest omissions from Borthwick's latest squad announcement.

Few players can feel more unfortunate to miss out than Will Evans. The Harlequins flanker has consistently been one of the Premiership's standout performers, regularly topping defensive and breakdown statistics.

Despite years of elite club form, Evans remains uncapped by England and has once again been overlooked. With England continuing to search for balance and depth in the back row, his omission will raise eyebrows among supporters and pundits alike.

Owen Farrell's absence remains one of the biggest talking points following the squad announcement. The former England captain has returned to Saracens after a season with Racing 92 and will be hoping to force his way back into international contention.

With 112 England caps, Farrell remains one of the country's most experienced players, but Steve Borthwick appears focused on building depth and giving opportunities to other fly-halves and centres ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Nevertheless, many will feel a player of Farrell's calibre still has plenty to offer at Test level.

Olly Woodburn has enjoyed another impressive campaign and many felt he had done enough to earn England recognition.

The Exeter Chiefs back has been among the Premiership's most consistent performers, combining physicality, aerial prowess and a proven try-scoring record.

While Exeter's involvement in the Premiership play-offs may have influenced selection discussions, Woodburn's continued absence from the England setup remains surprising given his form.

Sale Sharks lock Ben Bamber has emerged as one of the Premiership's breakout stars this season. The 23-year-old has impressed with his athleticism, physicality and work around the park, earning widespread praise throughout the campaign.

England are always looking to strengthen their depth at lock and many expected Bamber to receive at least a training camp opportunity. Missing out will be disappointing, but his trajectory suggests international honours could soon follow.

England captain Maro Itoje is the most high-profile absentee from the squad. However, unlike the others on this list, his omission appears to be a planned management decision rather than a selection snub. Reports suggest Itoje could be rested for the summer following an exceptionally demanding season for both Saracens and England.

If that proves to be the case, the break would allow the 30-year-old to recover ahead of another crucial year as England build towards the next World Cup.