The 29-year-old, who captained England in last year's World Cup final, is a key part of Wayne Bennett's side.

"I'm gutted," said Burgess. "But it's imperative I get these surgeries done, and with a view to the next three or four years, I need them done now."

England face France in a warm-up match in Leigh 10 days before the three-Test series starts on 27 October.

South Sydney's Burgess will remain in Australia in preparation for the 2019 National Rugby League season.

Burgess' team came within one match of the Grand Final last month, losing to eventual champions Sydney Roosters 12-4 in the Preliminary Final.

An investigation into claims that South Sydney players exposed themselves to a woman via one of Burgess' social media accounts cleared him of any wrongdoing in the days before the game.

England will name a replacement over the weekend,.

Wakefield Trinity winger Tom Johnstone and centre Reece Lyne were among five newcomers named in the 24-man squad on Tuesday.

Burgess' brothers George and Tom are also involved.

Sam Burgess adds to a lengthy list of injury absentees that already includes Gareth Widdop, Kallum Watkins, Ryan Hall, Ben Currie, Alex Walmsley and James Roby.