Harry Newman and Joe Burgess included in England squad for final Ashes Test

Harry Newman and Joe Burgess Added to England Squad for Final Ashes Test

Harry Newman and Joe Burgess have been called up to Shaun Wane’s 19-man England squad for the third and final rugby league Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley.

Newman’s selection means three Leeds players have the opportunity to represent their country at their home ground, joining Kallum Watkins and Mikolaj Oledzki, who both retain their spots from last week’s loss at Everton.

Newman replaces Wigan centre Wardle, while Hull KR winger Joe Burgess takes the place of Dom Young, who suffered a broken foot during the defeat at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Although the Headingley clash no longer affects the overall series outcome, head coach Shaun Wane remains intent on finishing the Ashes on a positive note after England’s earlier defeats.

“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,” Wane said.

“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.”

“It will be great to see Joe Burgess and Harry Newman in action this weekend. Joe has had a great season with Hull KR and Harry has been a consistent performer for me in an England jersey.”

Author’s Summary

England’s squad adjustments bring new energy for the final Ashes Test, with Newman and Burgess eager to end the series on a high note at Headingley.

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