Asher Opoku-Fordjour is poised to make his debut for England against Japan this Sunday, with head coach Steve Borthwick likely to include the 20-year-old prop on the bench. Opoku-Fordjour was called up to the squad following Joe Marler's announcement of his international retirement after England's loss to New Zealand earlier this month. The young forward impressed during England A's recent victory over Australia at the Stoop, catching the attention of Borthwick. The coach expressed optimism about Opoku-Fordjour's potential, stating, “I have been really positive about what I’ve seen from Asher.” As England seeks their first win of the autumn series, the match at Twickenham will also mark Eddie Jones's first encounter with his former team. Opoku-Fordjour's inclusion among the substitutes is a testament to his rapid rise in the ranks of English rugby.