The squad came together three weeks ago and have had midweek sessions and weekend camps to prepare for the fixture.

Cruikshank said: “This is a chance for us to get a look at the players in a competitive fixture against what will be a good England U20 side.

“We’re looking for the squad to show what we’ve worked on in the camps so far and to continue their development in that international environment.

“Some of the squad have been involved with The Thistles so they have a chance to push on further, and for some this will be their first experience of senior representative rugby so it will be a great opportunity for them to play in that next level of the international game.”

Scottish Futures will then have two camps in April before taking on Wales U23 on Sunday 23 April at the Oriam.

Scottish Futures team to face England U20 at Kingston Park, Newcastle on Saturday 25 March (kick off 7.45pm) – live on the England Rugby YouTube channel

15. Roma Fraser (Cartha Queens Park)

14. Cieron Bell (University of Edinburgh)
13. Holly McIntyre CAPTAIN (University of Edinburgh)
12. Rachel Philipps (University of Edinburgh)
11. Evie Tonkin (DMP Sharks)

10. Carla McDonald (Hillhead Jordanhill)
9. Rhea Clarke (University of Edinburgh)

1. Poppy Fletcher (Heriot’s Rugby)
2. Nikki Simpson (Garioch)
3. Molly Poolman (Watsonians)
4. Emma Turner (Corstorphine Cougars)
5. Natasha Logan (University of Edinburgh)
6. Alex Stewart (University of Edinburgh)
7. Isabella Hannay (DMP Sharks)
8. Freya Walker (Watsonians)

Replacements

16. Siobhann McGinley (University of Edinburgh)
17. Katie Lindsay (Stirling County RFC)
18. Aimee Johnston (Hillhead Jordanhill)
19. Eve Thomson (Hillhead Jordanhill)
20. Samaanther Taganekurkuru (Heriot’s Rugby)
21. Rachel Law (Watsonians)
22. Ceitidh Ainsworth (Stirling County RFC)
23. Ellie Henderson (Cartha Queens Park)
24. Sky Phimister (Stirling County RFC)
25. Emma Campbell (Bishop Burton College)