There are four new names among the replacements with flanker David Sisi, scrum-half Callum Braley, fly-half Ollie Devoto and centre Tom Stephenson coming into Rob Hunter's 23-man squad.

Clifford is aware England face another tough fixture, having been beaten by their French counterparts 12-8 in Vannes last season - their only defeat of the 2012 championship.

And he is hoping for a big crowd in Worcester to lift them to victory as they seek to defend their title.

"We know what's coming - they're a big strong side and they'll look to dominate up front," he said.

"But we're confident in our own abilities, we want to right the wrongs of the Ireland game and I know that the lads will be massively up for it.

"It was a tough game against France last season over in Vannes, they filled out the stadium and created a good atmosphere so it would be great to see a busy stadium on Saturday in Worcester."
 
ENGLAND UNDER-20s
 
15 Ben Howard
14 Henry Purdy
13 Mark Jennings
12 Sam Hill
11 Jack Arnott
10 Henry Slade
9 Alex Day
 
1 Luke Cowan-Dickie
2 Nathan Morris
3 Kyle Sinckler
4 Elliott Stooke
5 Dom Barrow
6 Harry Wells
7 Joel Conlon
8 Jack Clifford (captain)
 
Replacements:
16 Danny Herriott
17 Danny Hobbs-Awoyemi
18 Scott Wilson
19 Tom Jubb
20 David Sisi
21 Callum Braley
22 Ollie Devoto
23 Tom Stephenson