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Will Stuart has propelled himself into starting Lions contention off the back of a standout Six Nations.
We look back at six standout moments of the Bath prop's England career after winning his 50th cap last weekend against Wales.
Junior World Cup champion
Stuart came off the bench in the final as England defeated Ireland to become age-grade world champions in 2016.
The tighthead replaced Billy Walker on 53 minutes to see out the win as Harry Mallinder's and Joe Marchant's brace of tries guided England to U20s glory.
Debut against France
The 28-year-old beefy 6ft 2inch, 135kg front row made his England bow in Paris, coming off the bench in round 1 of the 2020 Six Nations.
Stuart replaced Kyle Sinckler in the narrow defeat at the Stade de France and also went on to play in the title-clinching game against Italy as Stuart picked up his first piece of silverware in English colours.
Autumn Nations Cup winner
Later that year, Stuart continued to battle for places in England's competitive No.3 jersey with Sinckler and Dan Cole.
He made his first Red Rose start in the opening game of the Autumn Nations Cup against Georgia and subsequently came off the bench in the final as England defeated France in extra time to win the competition.
Historic try scorer against All Blacks
In November 2022, England trailed New Zealand 17-3 at half time at Twickenham. Only for super sub Stuart to come off the bench and score two tries to help then Eddie Jones' side to a 25-25 draw.
This made him the first England prop to score twice in a test match.
Hotstepping past Italians
Earlier this month, Stuart showcased impressive footwork as he sidestepped a defender leading to Marcus Smith's second half try during England's dominant win over Italy.
The move, which went viral across social media, capped a standout tournament where him and his front row won five scrum penalties and conceded three during face-offs with Ireland, France and Scotland.
Landmark day cemented with score
Stuart led the team out in Cardiff on a proud day for him and his family watching on.
He certainly didn't disappoint as he brought up his half century of caps. With the final play of the half, Stuart stepped and shunted over from close range on the stroke of half time as England's forwards demolished Wales in a ten-try victory.
With Stuart's formidable fancy feet, you wouldn't be surprised if he soon adds to his three England tries.