Northampton’s Luther Burrell is looking to use his side’s upcoming fixtures to book his place in the England squad for the Six Nations.
The centre has been one of the standout performers in the Aviva Premiership this term and his form was rewarded with a call-up to the international set-up for the Autumn Internationals.
However, he didn’t manage to earn his first cap in that series but has continued his momentum and is now thought to be almost guaranteed a place when Stuart Lancaster names his Elite Player Squad on January 9.
The Saints face title rivals Harlequins on Friday before Heineken Cup clashes with Clermont Auvergne and the Scarlets and although Burrell is keen not to put too much pressure on himself, he knows these are the types of games he must perform in if he is to impress the England coaches.
“We’ve got Harlequins this week and then we’re back into Heineken Cup rugby,” he told the Northampton Chronicle and Echo. “They’re the games I’m going to have to show Stuart and the coaches why I should be selected in the EPS squad.
“I don’t really want to think too much about that and put too much pressure on myself.”
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Burrell eyes England place
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