Video - England have ceased all communications with Chris Ashton

Toulon wing Chris Ashton has spoken to RugbyPass about how he is “out of the loop completely” when it comes to any consideration of a next England cap under Eddie Jones.

Ashton last played for England in June 2014 against New Zealand in Hamilton but this weekend he will line up against Eddie Jones’ side hoping to be on the winning side with the Barbarians.

Ashton said, “I was always battling to try and get back in while I was here, that’s why I took the decision to go [to France] but I’d like to think the door’s never shut and if I wanted to come back to England, I’d be able to have a shot at it. I like to think it’s not over, I’ve only just turned 31 so there’s time left yet.”

When asked if he contemplates Jones’ potential interest in his record try scoring exploits in the Top 14, Ashton smiles, “No, not really. Life’s too short I think.”

Ahead of Sunday’s clash at Twickenham, Ashton says the nature of the game will decide on whether fans might catch a glimpse of the “Ash splash”.

Ashton continued, “I’m the only Englishman in the team so it adds a bit of spice to it. I’ve always enjoyed my time at Twickenham and playing for England so I hope it brings back some happy memories.”

Last month the former England wing made history by scoring his 22nd try of an outstanding first campaign in France. The ex-Saracens flyer bettered Napolioni Nalaga’s long-standing tally, and went on to score two more before the end of the season.