The fly-half position has been one of the most competitive in English football over the past decade, with the likes of Owen Farrell, George Ford and more recently Marcus Smith being touted as top candidates.
Skinner’s predecessor, Simmonds, was a gifted player who led Exeter to Premier League and Champions Cup glory in 2020, but despite impressive performances for his club at home and abroad, he never earned a call-up to the England squad.
“I think when you put a player out there who is already wearing an England shirt, it’s like sending a signal to them, ‘I’m here, watch out’,” he said.
“I’ll talk to the coaches and see if they’ve heard anything, how we can improve, and what the next steps are.
“If you do well for your club, a lot of people will talk about you and it will be difficult for them not to choose you.”
The revival of the England A team last season has given players like Skinner more opportunities to impress England managers.
Skinner competed for a call-up to the A’s team but was ultimately passed over.
But he said he was happy to have the opportunity to play for the national team.
He added: “When you’re put in that environment, they’re always going to want to see how you fit into that environment. Can you be successful?”
“So I want to play well in that environment and show what kind of person I am.”
