England name 36-man Quilter Nations Series squad ahead of Australia

England head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player squad for the upcoming Quilter Nations Series, announcing on Sunday that the group will assemble at the national performance centre ahead of a November schedule that begins with Australia at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on November 1. The squad features two uncapped players, 19-year-old wing Noah Caluori and flanker Jack Kenningham, and blends established internationals with players returning from injury and others brought in for rehabilitation work.

Caluori, a 19-year-old Saracens winger, earned his call-up after being invited to a training camp last week under a development agreement between Saracens and the national team. He made headlines earlier in October when he scored five tries in Saracens’ 65-14 Premiership win over Sale and has made a small number of Premiership appearances this season. Borthwick’s selection signals the coaching staff’s interest in testing the teenager against top international opposition and exploring options in a competitive backline.

The squad includes experienced backs George Ford, Marcus Smith, Alex Mitchell and fullback Freddie Steward, while the midfield and wing options feature Henry...