Warren Gatland reveals his FIVE 'nailed on' English Lions

Here, we look how his picks are getting on as the tour quickly approaches.

DID YOU KNOW? As a player, Warren Gatalsn was one of Waikato's longest-serving players, having played 140 games for the province – a record at the time.

Position: Centre

Age: 29

How's he doing? Ruled out until at least May with an achilles injury, his chances of touring are starting to fade fast.

ODDS: 2/1

DID YOU KNOW? He became England’s youngest RWC player at 20 years and 115 days against Argentina, being 15 days younger than Jonny Wilkinson, who set the record in 1999.

Position: Back-three

Age: 28

How's he doing? Injury has ravaged his year, although he did make his return for England against Wales in the Autumn Nations Cup. Outstanding on his day, but not a certainty for the squad right now.

ODDS: 4/7

DID YOU KNOW? His uncle, Mark Watson, was one of the Concorde pilots. His two brothers, Marcus (Wasps) & Callum (Loughborough Students) are also rugby players

Position: Flanker:

Age: 22

How's he doing? His performances across 2019 saw him nominated for the World Rugby player of the year. His stock has continued to rise since then. A certainty for Gatland's squad.

ODDS: 2/1

DID YOU KNOW? Tom studied at Oundle School – where the master in charge of rugby was their uncle and former England international John Olver.

Position: Lock/Back-row

Age: 26

How's he doing? Still one of the best in the world. Definitely a certainty.

ODDS: 1/10

DID YOU KNOW? Gloucester speedster Ollie Thorley is Itoje’s cousin, after his grandfather re-married a Nigerian woman who is the Saracens lock’s aunt.

Position: Hooker

Age: 30

How's he doing? George has continued to star for England and is 1/20 to make the 2021 squad. Almost the first name on the team sheet right now despite the recent emergence of Luke Cowan-Dickie

ODDS: 1/10

DID YOU KNOW? He is an Aston Villa fan with his current favourite player being Jack Grealish.