England finished last seasons Sevens campaign in fifth, behing New Zealand, Fiji, Somoa and South Africa, after recording just one Final Plate victory over France in the New Zealand Sevens. England's Sevens coach Ben Ryan will be scouring the top flight of English rugby for potential squad members who could add the vital ingredients needed in order to improve on last year's final standing.

With the existing competition getting stronger year on year, and some emerging nations proving their capabilities, England will have to improve as a team if they are going to fight for the top spot at each tournament