‘It’s still a chance to work with him’ – Borthwick on Feyi-Waboso pick

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, a suspended wing, is too good to cut out of his summer plans, according to England head coach Steve Borthwick, despite being unable to play in the two-test series against Argentina.

Feyi-Waboso has been chosen for a 36-person squad, but he will have to miss the Pumas games in order to be eligible for a one-off Test against the United States on July 19.

In a Wednesday episode that will be broadcast, Borthwick remarked, “I want players with that X-factor in an England shirt.”

“I want players who will get the crowd on their feet and want the ball in their hands.”

Feyi-Waboso was dismissed after Antoine Hastoy’s high tackle on France A was flagged down by the television match official (TMO) on Saturday in England XV’s 26-24 defeat.

After dislocating his shoulder while playing for Exeter club side in December, the 22-year-old had his first game in six months.

Borthwick continued, “Manny has worked hard to recover from injury and looks fantastic.”

He “missed the entire Six Nations,” and he has now been suspended, “but I still believe this is an opportunity to work with him for those few weeks.”

The other specialist wings in England’s squad include Will Muir of Bath, Tom Roebuck of Sale, and Cadan Murley of Harlequins.

With Freddie Steward and Joe Carpenter as guests, Northampton full-back George Furbank stays at home to continue his recovery from a calf issue.

Harry Randall and Ben Curry both made the squad despite their injuries.

Maro Itoje became England’s skipper at the start of this year, and Jamie George will take the starting captaincy along with Sale fly-half George Ford.

Henry Slade can replace Charlie Atkinson in midfield, but only the Gloucester’s Charlie Atkinson is the other specialist fly-half.

Max Ojomoh and Guy Pepper, both of whom are uncapped, are also looking to make their first Test appearances for England. Atkinson is one of the squad’s ten uncapped players.

Borthwick remarked, “The three-test series is a huge challenge and a valuable opportunity for this squad’s continued development.”

This will be some of the younger players’ first time traveling with England abroad. Traveling together strengthens team bonds and provides a valuable opportunity for newcomers to emigrate.

We’re looking forward to seeing how our team continues to grow, and it’s an exciting test.

Over the past 12 months, Argentina, which is ranked fifth in the world, defeated South Africa, New Zealand, France, and Australia in Dublin on Friday night.