Burrell determined to impress new coach Jones after Lancaster’s World Cup blow

The 27-year-old was overlooked for the 31-man squad in favour of fellow centres Henry Slade and Dewsbury’s Sam Burgess despite being a regular for both the 2014 and 2015 Six Nations campaigns.

Lancaster has since left the role and been replaced by Australian Eddie Jones but Burrell could not hide his disappointment after he was told he would not be part of the home World Cup campaign.

“He let me down,” said Burrell, speaking for the first time since his omission from the squad. “That is how I feel about him. I have known Stuart a long time. I have a huge amount of respect for the bloke, what he’s done and what he has achieved.”

Burrell has not spoken to Lancaster since being left out but is keen to put it behind him and concentrate on trying to impress Jones.

He said: “It’s an exciting time for English rugby with a new coach on board, and all we want to do as players is show what have to offer. I want to get back into that England team. I’m determined to give it my best shot.”

Burrell also harbours no hard feelings towards Burgess, who has returned to rugby league with South Sydney Rabbitohs.