Joe Burgess Set to End England Drought After Squad Changes
England have announced their 19-man squad for the final Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley this Saturday, featuring two changes from the team that was defeated 14-4 in the second Test.
Head coach Shaun Wane has made these adjustments as England face a challenging series, trailing 2-0 after losses of 26-6 and 14-4 in the first two Tests at Wembley and Hill Dickinson Stadium. With no chance to win the series, England will play the third Test for pride, hoping to avoid a 3-0 whitewash on home soil.
Contrary to earlier indications from Australian coach Kevin Walters, the Kangaroos have decided to field their full-strength side in an attempt to secure a clean sweep.
Squad Changes
- Hull KR winger Joe Burgess replaces Dom Young on the wing.
- Leeds Rhinos centre Harry Newman takes the place of Jake Wardle.
These changes mean that if both Burgess and Newman play, every member of England's 24-man squad this autumn will have featured in at least one Test match.
Shaun Wane emphasized the importance of these changes, aiming to boost team performance despite the series deficit.
England will look to finish the series on a higher note during the sold-out match in Leeds this weekend.
Author's summary: England's squad for the final Ashes Test features key lineup changes, with Joe Burgess and Harry Newman joining to boost a team aiming to avoid a 3-0 home whitewash.