Atkinson makes the cut for the autumn Tests

been selected, but they know what they need to do and no door is closed to any player.”

Leicester hooker Nic Dolly and Northampton full-back Tommy Freeman make first appearances in a senior squad, while Gloucester centre Mark Atkinson, right, and Sale scrum-half Raffi Quirke complete an uncapped quartet.

Marcus Smith is one of eight men who made their debuts in the July victories over the USA and Canada to survive the cull from 45 to 34 players, with the Harlequins fly-half ’s inclusion coming at Ford’s expense.

Jamie Blamire, Callum Chick, Trevor Davison, Alex Dombrandt, Adam Radwan, Harry Randall and Freddie Steward are also present having impressed in the summer.

While Jones is looking to the future in his selection, some developing prospects have been unable to force their way in. Ollie Lawrence, Louis Lynagh, Joe Marchant, Lewis Ludlow and Beno Obano have been removed after being in the initial training group announced last month.

“We’re looking forward to three tough Test matches,” Jones said. “Our aim each week will be to get better and better as we work towards the 2023 World Cup.”

England squad for the autumn Tests – Forwards: J Blamire, C Chick (both Newcastle), L Cowan-Dickie (Exeter), T Curry (Sale), T Davison (Newcastle), N Dolly (Leicester), A Dombrandt (Harlequins), C Ewels (Bath), E Genge (Leicester), J Hill (Exeter), M Itoje (Saracens), C Lawes (Northampton), L Ludlam (Northampton), J Marler (Harlequins), G Martin (Leicester), S Simmonds (Exeter), K Sinckler (Bristol), W Stuart (Bath), S Underhill (Bath). Backs: M Atkinson (Gloucester), O Farrell (Saracens, capt), T Freeman, G Furbank (both Northampton), M Malins (Saracens), J May (Gloucester), R Quirke (Sale), A Radwan (Newcastle), H Randall (Bristol), H Slade (Exeter),

M Smith (Harlequins), F Steward (Leicester), M Tuilagi (Sale), A Watson (Bath), B Youngs (Leicester).