Joe Burgess Returns for Third Ashes Test
England has named a 19-man squad for the final Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley, featuring Joe Burgess's first international appearance in over a decade. After England lost the first two matches in the three-game series, only pride remains at stake.
Key Squad Changes
- Joe Burgess, absent since 2015, earns a recall following his crucial role in Hull KR's Treble-winning season.
- Harry Newman returns to the team, replacing Jake Wardle, to play at his home ground.
- John Bateman is sidelined due to an ankle injury.
- Dom Young is out with a broken foot.
Coach Shaun Wane's Remarks
"It's a credit to him, he has a new lease of life at Hull KR. I am so happy to be able to give him a start. That means something to me."
"I like him - he is a personality and we need more of them, we are just guiding him in a certain way. I don't think we should shackle him. I like him showing his personality."
Australia Squad Update
Australia made a single change by reinstating captain Isaah Yeo after a head injury, with Lindsay Collins moving to the bench.
Summary: Joe Burgess’s return injects fresh energy into England's squad as they prepare to face Australia in the final Ashes Test, with strategic changes aimed at ending the series on a positive note.