Shaun Wane Makes Changes to England Squad Ahead of Third Ashes Test
England head coach Shaun Wane has added Joe Burgess and Harry Newman to the squad for the upcoming Third Ashes Test against Australia at AMT Headingley on Saturday. These additions come after Dom Young suffered a broken foot in last Saturday’s defeat to the Kangaroos at Everton.
New Inclusions in the Squad
- Joe Burgess will step in for Young, marking his first England appearance since the 2015 series win over New Zealand.
- Harry Newman, who has spent his career with Leeds Rhinos, may make a familiar return to AMT Headingley, where he last played internationally in England's 2-0 2024 series victory over Samoa. Newman replaces Wigan Warriors centre Jake Wardle.
Injury Concerns
John Bateman continues to be out after rolling his ankle prior to the Second Test and remains sidelined.
“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. 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.”
Wane remains focused on securing a win in the final game despite setbacks, highlighting the promising contributions from the new call-ups.
Author's summary: England adjusts its squad for the final Ashes Test as injuries force changes, with Joe Burgess and Harry Newman set to make key appearances aiming for a crucial victory.