Wane Makes Changes to England Squad for Final Ashes Test
England coach Shaun Wane has made two adjustments to his 19-man squad for Saturday’s third and final Ashes Test against Australia. Hull KR winger Joe Burgess and Leeds Rhinos centre Harry Newman are set to make their first England appearances in this autumn’s series.
New Faces and Replacements
- Joe Burgess returns to the England team for the first time since 2015, when he was part of the series win over New Zealand.
- Harry Newman last featured for England during the 2-0 series victory over Samoa last year.
- They replace the injured Dom Young, sidelined with a broken foot from the previous 14-4 defeat, and Wigan Warriors' Jake Wardle.
Potential Squad Updates
Leigh Leopards forward Owen Trout and St Helens hooker Daryl Clark, who were the 18th and 19th men in the last game, might be reconsidered for selection. John Bateman remains out after suffering an ankle injury before the second Test.
Wane's Determination for a Strong Finish
“Of course, we are disappointed not to be going into this final game with the opportunity to win the Ashes, but the goal now is to come away from the series with a victory,” said Wane.
Despite Australia having secured the Ashes series with a game to spare, Wane emphasizes the team’s focus on finishing positively in front of a sold-out crowd at AMT Headingley.
“We did a lot of good things last week, but ultimately, we need to be even better if we want to get a win this weekend.”
Summary: England coach Shaun Wane has welcomed two players back into the squad, aiming to close the Ashes series on a high note despite Australia's recent triumph.
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