England legend Will Greenwood has selected his seven 'nailed on' England internationals to make the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa.
The 48-year-old, who rated every English contenders chances of making the squad in his column for the Telegraph, only thinks a small group are guaranteed a spot in Warren Gatland's squad.
Check out who he selected, along with our thoughts and their current odds to make the squad.
1. Jonny May
Position: Winger
Odds: 1/10
Greenwood wrote: '32 tries in 60 Tests speaks for itself – and what a finish against Italy. '
2. Henry Slade
Position: Outside-centre
Odds: 5/6
Greenwood wrote: 'it’s always tidy to have players who can play anywhere, especially one who has won a domestic and European double.'
3. Anthony Watson
Position: Fullback/Winger
Odds: 4/7
Greenwood wrote: 'Players who were good at the World Cup might sway Gatland, too, especially given the unique couple of years that rugby has experienced since."
4. Luke Cowan-Dickie
Position: Hooker
Odds: 6/4
Greenwood wrote: ' I cannot see him not being involved. He is now England’s No 1 hooker.'
5. Tom Curry
Position: Flanker/Number 8
Odds: 1/5
Greenwood wrote: 'The problem is that his competition, Justin Tipuric and Hamish Watson, have been amazing, too. But Curry is special.'
6. Maro Itoje
Position: Second-row
Odds: 1/10
Greenwood wrote: 'It is inconceivable that he will not be involved. And the captaincy argument is growing.'
7. Kyle Sinckler
Position: Tighthead-prop
Odds: 1/7
Greenwood wrote: 'He is picked for his power but it is his subtlety that is most stark.'
