Winger Feyi-Waboso returns for England against the United States
Feyi-Waboso returns from a suspension picked up playing for an England XV against France XV last month, which ruled him out of the back-to-back wins over Argentina in the first two matches on tour.
It was his first game since December after injury had curtailed the second half of the season and denied him a potential call-up by the British & Irish Lions.
England are without a host of regular players who are in Australia with the Lions, meaning Borthwick has cast his selection net wide.
Fullback Joe Carpenter, centre Max Ojomoh and lock Arthur Clark all make their international debuts in the starting XV, while hooker Gabriel Oghre, flyhalf Charlie Atkinson and centre Oscar Beard are set to earn a first cap off the bench.
"There's been a great spirit in the squad throughout this tour," Borthwick said.
"The players have worked hard for each other and pushed standards every day. Those selected this weekend have earned their chance through their effort and attitude.
"We aim to keep building the squad, learn from every experience, and deliver a performance that our supporters can be proud of."
Cadan Murley takes his place on the wing and Luke Northmore keeps his spot in the centres to partner Ojomoh.
Captain George Ford has a new half-back partner in Jack van Poortvliet, who scored a dramatic late winning try in the 22-17 victory over Argentina last Saturday.
Ford's 101 caps is more than the entire rest of the starting XV put together (96).
Curtis Langdon is the hooker, with props Bevan Rodd and Asher Opoku-Fordjour either side of him, while the second row is made up of Alex Coles and Clark.
Alex Dombrandt is at number eight, with flanker Chandler Cunningham-South and Guy Pepper making up the back row.
It is just the second time England will play the United States on American soil, having last toured the country in 2001. They have won all seven previous meetings with their hosts.
England team:
15–Joe Carpenter, 14–Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, 13–Luke Northmore, 12–Max Ojomoh, 11–Cadan Murley, 10–George Ford (captain), 9–Jack van Poortvliet, 8–Alex Dombrandt, 7–Guy Pepper, 6–Chandler Cunningham-South, 5–Arthur Clark, 4–Alex Coles, 3–Asher Opoku-Fordjour, 2–Curtis Langdon, 1–Bevan Rodd
Replacements: 16–Gabriel Oghre, 17–Fin Baxter, 18–Trevor Davison, 19–Ted Hill, 20–Ben Curry, 21–Harry Randall, 22–Charlie Atkinson, 23–Oscar Beard.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Straits Times
10 minutes ago
- Straits Times
England women to return home to hero's welcome after Euro 2025 win
Find out what's new on ST website and app. Soccer Football - UEFA Women's Euro 2025 - Final - England v Spain - St. Jakob-Park, Basel, Switzerland - July 27, 2025 England's Lauren Hemp celebrates with the trophy after winning the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 REUTERS/Matthew Childs LONDON - The England women's soccer team will return home on Monday to a hero's welcome following their Euro 2025 triumph, with government ministers hosting a reception to mark a victory hailed as an inspiration for young people across the nation. Striker Chloe Kelly fired in the decisive spot-kick as England beat Spain 3-1 in a penalty shootout in Basel on Sunday to win the European Championship, successfully defending the title they won on home soil three years ago. "Our Lionesses are absolute champions and they proved that again last night," said Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, who will host the reception at Downing Street. "Not only are they bringing it home for England again, but they're inspiring the next generation of champions too." Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who will not attend the reception as he is in Scotland to meet U.S. President Donald Trump, called the team's victory an inspiration for the country's youth. Sports Minister Stephanie Peacock, who will be at the Downing Street reception, said England's win "builds brilliantly on the momentum we're creating in women's sport". The team return to England from Switzerland, and will be welcomed at Starmer's official residence in London, joined by ministers and Football Association (FA) representatives. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Asia Thailand, Cambodia agree to 'immediate and unconditional ceasefire' to de-escalate border row Singapore Tanjong Katong sinkhole backfilled; road to be repaved after LTA tests Singapore Ong Beng Seng set to plead guilty on Aug 4 in case linked to ex-transport minister Iswaran Asia Gunman kills 5 security guards near Bangkok's Chatuchak market before taking own life Singapore COE quota up 2.6% to 18,701 for August to October Business Resilient economy versus uncertain outlook splits views on Singapore's monetary policy Singapore HPB looking for vaping, smoking counselling services for up to 175 secondary school students Singapore Jail for former pre-school teacher who tripped toddler repeatedly, causing child to bleed from nose The FA has urged fans to avoid going to the airport due to limited space and instead join Tuesday's homecoming event in central London, which will feature live music and big screens showing tournament highlights. In a video shared on social media on Monday morning, players were seen arriving at their post-match party, celebrating with a glass of wine as cheers erupted around them. "I am so proud of this team. So grateful to wear this badge. So proud to be English," Kelly said. England captain Leah Williamson said she was in total disbelief - yet deep down, she always knew they would bring the trophy home. "Playing for this England team is unbelievable," Williamson said. "You cannot put us down." REUTERS
CNA
10 minutes ago
- CNA
England women to return home to hero's welcome after Euro 2025 win
LONDON :The England women's soccer team will return home on Monday to a hero's welcome following their Euro 2025 triumph, with government ministers hosting a reception to mark a victory hailed as an inspiration for young people across the nation. Striker Chloe Kelly fired in the decisive spot-kick as England beat Spain 3-1 in a penalty shootout in Basel on Sunday to win the European Championship, successfully defending the title they won on home soil three years ago. "Our Lionesses are absolute champions and they proved that again last night," said Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, who will host the reception at Downing Street. "Not only are they bringing it home for England again, but they're inspiring the next generation of champions too." Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who will not attend the reception as he is in Scotland to meet U.S. President Donald Trump, called the team's victory an inspiration for the country's youth. Sports Minister Stephanie Peacock, who will be at the Downing Street reception, said England's win "builds brilliantly on the momentum we're creating in women's sport". The team return to England from Switzerland, and will be welcomed at Starmer's official residence in London, joined by ministers and Football Association (FA) representatives. The FA has urged fans to avoid going to the airport due to limited space and instead join Tuesday's homecoming event in central London, which will feature live music and big screens showing tournament highlights. In a video shared on social media on Monday morning, players were seen arriving at their post-match party, celebrating with a glass of wine as cheers erupted around them. "I am so proud of this team. So grateful to wear this badge. So proud to be English," Kelly said. England captain Leah Williamson said she was in total disbelief - yet deep down, she always knew they would bring the trophy home. "Playing for this England team is unbelievable," Williamson said. "You cannot put us down."
CNA
4 hours ago
- CNA
Rugby Australia want 'accountability' on late call in Lions test
SYDNEY :Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh said he would seek an explanation from World Rugby on the late call by referee Andrea Piardi that ultimately decided the match and the series in the second test against the British & Irish Lions. Hugo Keenan's last-minute try gave the Lions a 29-26 win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground but the Irish fullback only scored after Jac Morgan had cleared out Carlo Tizzano in a ruck in the buildup. The Wallabies wanted a penalty for high contact but Piardi allowed the try to stand, a decision slammed by Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt in his post-match press conference as contrary to World Rugby's campaign to improve player safety. "Joe's comments at the press conference were 100 per cent aligned with mine as a CEO and a former Wallaby," Waugh told the Sydney Morning Herald. "Our position on that particular decision is consistent to what Joe outlined in his analysis of that last breakdown. "Clearly there'll be the usual process, which is what happens after every test match, and we'll certainly be looking for a level of accountability from World Rugby over the next period of time." Waugh will not have to go far to air his views with senior World Rugby officials in Sydney this week for events looking forward to the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Saturday's victory gave the Lions an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series ahead of the third and final test at Sydney's Stadium Australia this weekend. Max Jorgensen, one of the few Wallabies who might still be playing when the Lions next visit Australia, said on Monday it had been crushing to lose in Melbourne after leading the match for 79 minutes. "It really hurts, it's a tough pill to swallow. I was absolutely gutted personally, I know everyone in the team was," the 20-year-old winger told reporters at the team hotel. "To have to wait another 12 years to have the chance of getting a series win is obviously devastating." It is 121 years since the Lions swept the Wallabies in a test series and forward Nick Frost said there was a real determination in the squad to put their best foot forward in Sydney at the weekend. "We're definitely keen to rip in," the lock said. "It's a massive match, going out there playing in front of your friends, for your family and your nation. We know there's so many things that we've got to improve on but there's some really good parts of that game. "There's definitely a sense of confidence in what we have done and, in general, what we want to do."
