Autumn Tests: Anthony Watson and Luke Cowan-Dickie ruled out by injury

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Anthony Watson made his Test debut for England in 2014

Winger Anthony Watson and hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie will both miss England's autumn Tests through injury.

Bath winger Watson, 27, has a serious knee injury and is likely to be out for the entire rest of the season.

Cowan-Dickie, 28, withdrew after picking up an ankle injury in Exeter's win at Wasps at the weekend.

England boss Eddie Jones has recalled Saracens' Jamie George as the hooker's replacement, while Harlequins' Joe Marchant, 25, comes in for Watson.

George, 30, was originally dropped from the 34-man group and given orders by Eddie Jones to prove he has the hunger to appear at a third World Cup.

The England squad will meet on Monday to travel to Jersey for a five-day training camp as they prepare for their upcoming games.

England's autumn Tests at Twickenham

6 November: England v Tonga

13 November: England v Australia

20 November: England v South Africa

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