England were given a boost as Fin Smith was passed fit to start at fly-half in their November Nations Championship opener against Australia at Twickenham on Sunday after overcoming a calf problem.
Smith got through Friday's final training session before being included in the starting 15 named by coach Steve Borthwick for the first of four Tests at Twickenham this month.
Borthwick has made four changes to the starting side that defeated Argentina 31-24 in July, with George Furbank returning at full-back after being ruled out against the Pumas with appendicitis.
It will be Furbank's first England appearance for two years following a spate of injuries, including a broken arm, concussion and a calf issue.
Flanker Ben Curry returns to Test duty after an injury-hit 16 months.
Fin Baxter starts at loosehead prop after being sidelined for nearly a year because of a foot problem that required two operations.
He replaces Ellis Genge, who drops to the bench, with second row Maro Itoje returning to captain the team after being rested for the southern hemisphere phase of the Nations Championship in July.
Henry Pollock provides back-row cover from the bench, with Greg Fisilau included in an England matchday 23 for the first time.
Sunday's match is likely to be the last time England face Australia before next year's World Cup, where the teams are forecast to meet in the quarter-finals.
"Australia are a talented side who have played a significant amount of Test rugby in recent months," said Borthwick, whose team have suffered five defeats in eight Tests so far in 2026.
"We know the challenge that awaits us and we're looking forward to it.
"This (month's games) will also be our last opportunity to face southern hemisphere opposition at home before the World Cup next year."
Australia, who suffered two heavy defeats at the hands of New Zealand last month, are due to name their side later on Friday.
England (15-1)
George Furbank; Tommy Freeman, Henry Slade, Seb Atkinson, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso; Fin Smith, Jack van Poortvliet; Ben Earl, Ben Curry, Ollie Chessum; Alex Coles, Maro Itoje (capt); Joe Heyes, Jamie George, Fin Baxter
Replacements: Luke Cowan-Dickie, Ellis Genge, Will Stuart, George Martin, Greg Fisilau, Henry Pollock, Ben Spencer, Marcus Smith
Coach: Steve Borthwick (ENG)
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