But caretaker coach Steve Hansen has named them among a 23-man squad for comfortably Wales’ toughest test of their Six Nations campaign.

Bridgend centre Gareth Thomas, who has scored 26 tries in 56 Wales appearances, is tipped to start at outside centre, replacing Saracens’ Tom Shanklin.

Swansea flanker Charvis though, capped 42 times, might have to be content with a seat on the replacements’ bench as cover for in-form flankers Nathan Budgett and Martyn Williams.

Charvis was axed from Wales contention before the Six Nations started after opting to take a holiday in Jamaica ahead of preparations for the opening game against Ireland in Dublin.

And Thomas has also been in hot water, carpeted for missing a Wales A training session earlier this season, but Hansen needs all the experienced players available next weekend, with England unbeaten at home since 1988 in this fixture.

Cardiff’s Rhys Williams has also been selected, despite still recovering from a broken bone in his hand, but there is no place for Neath openside flanker Brett Sinkinson.

Hansen is due to announce his starting line-up on Wednesday afternoon.

Wales squad for Lloyds TSB Six Nations Championship match against England at Twickenham next Saturday.

Backs: K Morgan (Swansea), R Williams (Cardiff), D James (Bridgend), C Morgan (Cardiff), G Thomas (Bridgend), T Shanklin (Saracens), A Marinos (Newport), S Jones (Llanelli), I Harris (Cardiff), R Howley (Cardiff), D Peel (Llanelli).

Forwards: I Thomas (Ebbw Vale), S John (Cardiff), C Anthony (Newport), R McBryde (Llanelli), B Williams (Neath), I Gough (Newport), A Moore (Swansea), C Wyatt (Llanelli), N Budgett (Bridgend), C Charvis (Swansea), M Williams (Cardiff), S Quinnell (Llanelli, capt).