Former captain Owen Farrell was not among the 36-man training squad named by England head coach Steve Borthwick on Sunday ahead of the Autumn Nations Series, with centre Seb Atkinson missing out through injury after impressing on his debut.

Farrell has not played for England since stepping back from national duty in November 2023 to prioritise his mental health, before joining French side Racing 92, but returned to Saracens in June.

The 34-year-old flyhalf and centre was called up to the British & Irish Lions squad by his father, head coach Andy Farrell, following an injury to Elliot Daly, and featured in two of the tests against Australia.

Farrell has played at centre since his return to Saracens, but despite Atkinson's injury, has not been considered by Borthwick.

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