Will Greenwood selects his seven 'nailed on' England Lions

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.

Position: Winger

Odds: 1/10

Greenwood wrote: '32 tries in 60 Tests speaks for itself – and what a finish against Italy. '

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.'

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."

Position: Hooker

Odds: 6/4

Greenwood wrote: ' I cannot see him not being involved. He is now England’s No 1 hooker.'

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.'

Position: Second-row

Odds: 1/10

Greenwood wrote: 'It is inconceivable that he will not be involved. And the captaincy argument is growing.'

Position: Tighthead-prop

Odds: 1/7

Greenwood wrote: 'He is picked for his power but it is his subtlety that is most stark.'