England head coach Eddie Jones has named Tom Curry as his key man and the first name on the team-sheet during an interview with BT Sport.
Jones' men have spent the week in Jersey to prepare for their three Autumn Nations Series matches against Tonga, South Africa and Australia.
Maro Itoje is often held up as England's star player and future skipper, but Jones opted for his back-row sensation Curry as the man he 'wants to build his team around'.
Jones said: "One man who's done remarkably well for England is Tom Curry. You look at the way his game has developed since he came into the team during the last Lions tour in 2017.
"He's played at 6,7 and 8 for us and I can really see his game developing to another level. He came in as a very strong defensive player but I think he can really develop his attacking game in a similar way Richie McCaw did."
All matches are live on Amazon Prime Sport and TalkSPORT.
England’s autumn fixtures
England vs Tonga, 3.15pm on Sat 6 Nov
England vs Australia, 5.30pm on Sat 13 Nov
England vs South Africa, 3.15pm on Sat 20 Nov
Where to watch the Autumn Nations Series:
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15. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers) - "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."
14. Max Malins (Saracens)
Cipriani said: "I've gone for Malins on the left wing because most teams have right-footed kickers, so he can work on the pendulum with Steward, who should start at full back."
11. Adam Radwan (Newcastle Falcons)
Cipriani said: "Radwan on the other wing, but you need to give him licence. He's that type of explosive athlete who can do something from nothing. I think Radwan will explode into the international game"
CENTRE:
13. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs)
Cipriani said: "Henry has started the season on fire too, though. Farrell can play at 12 but is he going to overshadow Marcus? It has to be clear Marcus is running the show as the 10."
12. Manu Tuilagi (Sale Sharks)
HALFBACKS:
10. Marcus Smith (Harlequins)
Cipriani said: "It's tough on Owen Farrell because he has started the season so well but Smith has picked up from where he left off last season."
9. Harry Randall (Bristol Bears)
CIpriani said: "I'm going for Harry Randall at nine because of the speed he plays at. He reads the game quickly and he's the most similar option to Danny Care."
FRONT-ROW:
1. Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers)
Cipriani said: "Ellis Genge is a leader and has come to the forefront at Leicester, so he starts"
2. Luke Cowan-Dickie (Exeter Chiefs)
3. Kyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears)
Cipriani said: "Genge and Sinckler have come through the ranks and bring a wow factor. There aren't too many props you can say that about."
SECOND-ROW:
4. Maro Itoje (Saracens)
5. Jonny Hill (Exeter Chiefs)
BACK-ROW:
6. Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints)
7. Tom Curry (Sale Sharks)
8. Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins)
Cipriani wrote: " I've gone with Lawes, Curry and Dombrandt, but Underhill has been on fire. You've just got to give the ball to Dombrandt and let things happen because his confidence is sky-high. Simmonds is so fast and dynamic as a bench option."
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