England v Australia: Who does Shaun Wane pick for his Ashes squad?
The three-quarter line offers so many options, despite the loss of Matty Ashton to a season-ending injury.
Out wide, Hull’s speedy Lewis Martin – a former Hull City youth footballer – was Super League’s top scorer, but is this too early for him?
Dom Young, who left Sydney Roosters for Newcastle mid-season, has been a rampaging force out wide for England, athletic and powerful.
Joe Burgess has three England caps but has not been in the reckoning of late, despite scoring regularly for Salford and now Hull KR. His team-mate Tom Davies is another who does great work out of back-field as well as out wide – but he only has one cap.
Liam Marshall scored on his England debut against Samoa last November, after several prolific seasons with Wigan, and will surely be considered.
Herbie Farnworth, arguably one of the best players in the world, has sewn up one of the centre spots, so who goes in alongside?
Jake Wardle has had another impressive season at Wigan, while Harry Newman – who Wane has shown faith in during recent series – was again a regular for Leeds.
Roosters’ Billy Smith and Gold Coast utility AJ Brimson, two Australia-born players, might come into consideration but will have to impose their desire and passion on Wane if they are to get the nod.
So who should make Wane’s Ashes squad? Share your thoughts below.
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