Former Wakefield Trinity winger Tom Johnstone named on Man of Steel shortlist alongside Wigan Warriors and St Helens stars

Johnstone finished the Super League regular campaign as the joint top tryscorer with 27 in 26 games, earning him a place in the Dream Team for the second time.

The 28-year-old also ranked second for metres and fourth for tackle busts to put himself firmly in contention for a spot in Shaun Wane's England squad for the upcoming series against Tonga.

Johnstone left Wakefield at the end of last year after scoring 87 tries in 115 appearances during an injury-hit eight-year stay at Belle Vue.

The speedster is up against Wigan Warriors half-back Bevan French and St Helens full-back Jack Welsby in the running for the Man of Steel award.

"It's incredible, amazing," Johnstone said in an interview with Sky Sports.

"It's been an incredible year. I've loved every minute of being here and playing for this team. I'm surrounded by special players who always make me look good.

"I'm used to using off-seasons to recover from injuries so to actually string a full season of games together feels amazing. For it to come together and click is something I've been working for over the past four or five years."

Johnstone will be out to book his place in a maiden Grand Final when Catalans welcome Saints to Perpignan on Friday night.

French's Wigan host Hull KR in the second semi-final the following day.

"From day one, the objective for the team has been to win at Old Trafford,” added Johnstone.

"I came to Catalans to win the competition. For us, anything other than winning the Grand Final is not good enough.

"We need to play the style we have this year and be at the top of our game. We've got the reigning champions trying to do five in a row and they're not going to want to give it up.

"We need to play the best we can and do what we've practised all year."

The winner of the Man of Steel will be announced next Tuesday at Emirates Old Trafford.