England A have named their matchday squad for Friday’s clash against Argentina XV, with a former Scotland Under-20 international set to make his first appearance in an England shirt.

Saracens prop Alex O’Driscoll has been named among the replacements and is in line for his first England appearance at any level.

O’Driscoll joined Saracens’ Under-18s from Wasps before progressing to the Senior Academy ahead of the 2023/24 season.

Initially a back-row forward, he switched to prop, showcasing his versatility and adapting to the demands of the front row.

He also gained valuable experience at Loughborough University and represented Scotland Under-20s before switching his international allegiance.

O'Driscoll played once in the 2024 U20 Six Nations, coming off the bench against Wales.

The 22-year-old will now look to build on his development and establish himself in senior rugby.

O’Driscoll has already made an impression at Saracens this season, featuring in four PREM Rugby matches after making just one league appearance last campaign.

He also gained experience during a loan spell at Ampthill.

Having guided England A to a 29-25 victory over Spain in Valladolid last November, Bristol Bears’ Fitz Harding will captain the side again, making his fourth appearance for Mark Mapletoft’s team.

Newcastle Red Bulls’ Max Hicks, who has been capped by New Zealand A and the Maori All Blacks, could make his first representative appearance for an England pathway or senior team if introduced from the bench.

Meanwhile, Lucas Friday joins O’Driscoll among the replacements and is also in line to make his first England A appearance.

Mark Mapletoft said: “This group has shown excellent determination in a short training week, and we're excited to see them come together for the first time this season at The Rec.

"The programme continues to play an important role in strengthening our pathway, giving players the chance to make a difference in an England shirt while continuing their development in a high-performance environment.

"We also like to congratulate Fitz [Harding] on leading the side for a second time; he has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, sets high standards for those around him, and is a respected figure who brings the group together both on and off the field.”

England Men’s ‘A’ matchday squad to face Argentina XV (includes current club, community club and senior men's caps)

15 Joe Carpenter (Sale Sharks, West Park Leeds RUFC, 1 cap)

14 Noah Caluori (Saracens, Blackheath Rugby, 2 caps)

13 Luke Northmore (Harlequins, Tavistock RFC, 2 caps)

12 Max Ojomoh (Bath Rugby, Chippenham RFC, 2 caps)

11 George Hendy (Northampton Saints, Shipston-on-Stour RFC, uncapped)

10 Charlie Atkinson (Gloucester Rugby, Oxford RFC, 1 cap)

9 Caolan Englefield (Gloucester Rugby, Old Rutlishians Rugby, uncapped)

1 Archie van der Flier (Leicester Tigers, Nottingham Rugby, uncapped)

2 Jamie Blamire (Leicester Tigers, Workington RFC, 7 caps)

3 Afolabi Fasogbon (Gloucester Rugby, Saracens Amateur RFC, uncapped)

4 Joe Batley (Bristol Bears, Gosport and Fareham RFC, uncapped)

5 Ben Bamber (Sale Sharks, Langworthy Reds ARLFC, uncapped)

6 Ethan Roots (Exeter Chiefs, East Coast Bays RFC, 4 caps)

7 Jack Kenningham (Harlequins, Reeds, uncapped)

8 Fitz Harding (c) (Bristol Bears, Beaconsfield RFC, uncapped)

Replacements

16 Nathan Jibulu (Sale Sharks, Old Wimbledonians, uncapped)

17 Alex O'Driscoll (Saracens, Amersham & Chiltern RFC, uncapped)

18 George Kloska (Bristol Bears, St. Brendan’s RFC, 2 caps)

19 Tom Lockett (Northampton Saints, Colchester RFC, uncapped)

20 Max Hicks (Newcastle Red Bulls, Marist RFC, uncapped)

21 Lucas Friday (Harlequins, Bromley RFC, uncapped)

22 Billy Searle (Leicester Tigers, Okehampton RFC, uncapped)

23 Tobias Elliott (Saracens, Harrow Rugby Club, uncapped)