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Harry Newman during an England training session. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Newman heads under knife as part of rugby league's cycle of damage and repair

Shaun Wane is fighting for his job after England suffered an Ashes whitewash. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Ashes whitewash exposes Wane's failings – and solution is hiding in plain sight

Australia were too strong for England but the series was tougher than the scoreline suggested, according to Kevin Walters. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Walters expresses surprise over England criticism after Ashes whitewash

It was another tough outing for the hosts. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Under-fire Wane defiant over future after Ashes whitewash

Joe Burgess, left, and Harry Newman, right, are poised to play at Headingley. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Burgess manifests recall as England's forgotten men prepare to send message

England celebrate at Headingley following last year's series win over Samoa. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Headingley no-show - England miss chance to connect with place they call home

Tom Johnstone has played through the pain to feature in the Ashes. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

England winger Johnstone opens up on Ashes sacrifice and Wakefield impact

It was a familiar sinking feeling for England at full-time. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Wane and England must find way to avoid end-of-cycle trap after losing Ashes

England show their disappointment at full-time. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Wane 'couldn't care less' about England future in bid to avoid Ashes whitewash

Shaun Wane has called on England to go out all guns blazing in the second Test. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Wane urges England to make it a 'proper Test match' in Ashes rallying cry

Morgan Smithies is set for his Ashes debut this weekend. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Smithies ready to help England prove doubters wrong in second Ashes Test

Kallum Watkins is among the fresh faces in England's final 19 this week. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Watkins set for Ashes bow as Wane drops two England starters

England's John Bateman dejected after his side's loss to Australia in the first Ashes Test at Wembley. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Bateman's bullish message ahead of England's do-or-die Ashes appointment

Shaun Wane consoles Mikey Lewis at full-time. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)placeholder image

England coach Wane takes responsibility for Wembley 'torture'

Shaun Wane admits England failed to do themselves justice against Australia on an afternoon of "torture" at Wembley.

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Shaun Wane, left, has delivered a firm message to George Williams, right, and the rest of his England side. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Wane acknowledges England reality ahead of Ashes opener against Australia

George Williams is ready to prove he belongs on the big stage at Wembley. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Williams fires back at doubters ahead of Ashes opener

Alex Walmsley is loving life back in the England camp. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)placeholder image

England prop Walmsley targets 'silver bullet' to close gap on Australia

Mikey Lewis is preparing for the biggest game of his fledgling international career. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Lewis set for England start in Ashes opener following shock decision

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RL Talk - Hull KR's treble, England's Ashes squad, Super League expansion

John Bateman, right, has been backed to lead England's fight in the Ashes. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Wane explains why Bateman had to be in England squad for Ashes

Jake Connor has been left out of England's Ashes squad. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

'Man of Steel doesn't mean anything to me' - Wane explains Connor omission

Victor Radley will not play against the country of his birth this autumn. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

England dealt Radley blow as Wane reacts to withdrawal

James Batchelor has been rewarded with an England call-up. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Hull KR and Rhinos players among fresh faces in England squad

Joe Burgess continued his good form with two tries against Huddersfield. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Peters backs Burgess for England following brace in Huddersfield win

Shaun Wane is determined to use home advantage to fuel a historic series win. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)placeholder image

'Make it as uncomfortable as hell' - Wane's rallying call following Ashes news

England head coach Shaun Wane has issued a rallying call to sports fans, urging them to help make life "as uncomfortable as hell" for Australia this autumn.

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England celebrate their series win over Samoa. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Ashes key for international rugby league amid positive strides - comment

On their way: England's Jack Welsby celebrates his try against Samoa as he is mobbed by team-mate Matty Ashton to congratulate him. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWPix.com)placeholder image

'Fantastic rugby, but we can improve': Wane on England's series win over Samoa

One to go: England's Mike McMeeken, who will play for Wakefield Trinity next season, thanks the fans and supporters after victory over Samoa that sets up the second and final game at Headingley on Saturday.placeholder image

Wakefield's Mike McMeeken and England ready to lock horns with Samoa again

DREAM CONTEST: England head coach Shaun Wane is eager to test himself and his team against Australia in what would be the first Ashes Test series in over 20 years. Picture: Martin Rickett/PAplaceholder image

Wane keen to take on Australia in 'unbelievable' Ashes Test series

England duo Harry Newman - of Leeds Rhinos - and Mike McMeeken, who will join Wakefield Trinity in pre-season, with the ABK Beer Test Series trophy at AMT Headingley ahead of Saturday's clash with Samoa. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.placeholder image

England boss reveals injuries, pledges changes for Headingley Test v Samoa

NICE FINISH: England's Harry Newman goes over for a try during the clash against Samoa at The Brick Community Stadium in Wigan, although head coach Shaun Wane was left wanting more from his players, despite the comfortable margin of victory. Picture: Martin Rickett/PAplaceholder image

Wane demands more despite avenging heartbreaking loss

Mikey Lewis has made the final 19. (Photo: Paul Currie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Man of Steel Mikey Lewis makes 19-man England squad for Samoa opener

Elliot Minchella missed out on the England squad. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Wane opens up on 'difficult conversations' following Minchella omission

Elliot Minchella produced a typically courageous performance at Old Trafford. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Hull KR captain Elliot Minchella misses out on England squad for Samoa series

Elliot Minchella made his England debut against France in June. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Hull KR trio included in extended England squad for Samoa series

Sam Tomkins is back on the England scene. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Former England captain Sam Tomkins returns to international set-up in new role

Too good: Jack Welsby of England celebrates after scoring a try in the eight-score romp over France in Toulouse that brought up more questions than answers (Picture: Alex Whitehead/SWPix.com)placeholder image

What did rugby league gain from England's double thrashing of France

Sam Wood has been a standout performer for Castleford this year. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Sam Wood's England call-up an early win for Castleford at start of new era

Andy Last has a more hands-on role this week. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Andy Last aims to steer England to win over France in Shaun Wane's absence

Elliot Minchella is getting his first taste of international rugby league. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Minchella shares 'look at us now' moment with Wood after maiden England call-up

Shaun Wane will watch the game from his hospital bed. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Shaun Wane to miss France trip after suffering surgery complications

Opportunity: Huddersfield Giants' Oliver Wilson has earned his first England call-up for the mid-season Test with France. (Picture: Ed Sykes/SWPix.com)placeholder image

Surprise call-ups in England RL squad to face France

Elliot Minchella celebrates after scoring Hull KR's second try. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Minchella backed for first England call-up after latest influential performance

England have painful memories of their last clash with Samoa. (Photo: Will Palmer/SWpix.com)placeholder image

England confirm details for Samoa series

Mikey Lewis is staying at Hull KR long term. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Lewis tipped to become one of Super League's best after signing long-term deal

England celebrate their series win over Tonga. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

England suffer major blow as World Cup foes Samoa reject series invitation

Harry Newman, right, enjoys the win with the retired Elliott Whitehead. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

England boss Shaun Wane hails Harry Newman after series whitewash

England's Elliott Whitehead is tackled by Tonga's Isaiya Katoa (Picture: Olly Hassell/SWPix.com)placeholder image

England v Tonga: Elliott Whitehead prepares for Headingley farewell

England's Mikey Lewis evades Tonga’s Tui Lolohea but has now been dropped by Shaun Wane for the third Test (Picture: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Mikey Lewis dropped as Shaun Wane honours his George Williams pledge

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Why Harry Newman will return to Leeds Rhinos a ‘different player’

England's Danny Walker is tackled by Tonga’s Moeaki Fotuaika (Picture: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Shaun Wane wants series whitewash after England prove a point

LOOKING UP: England and Catalans' Mike McMeeken. Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.complaceholder image

McMeeken reaps rewards after swapping Castleford for Catalans

GOOD START: England's Daryl Clark celebrates with Harry Newman after England's victory over Tonga at the Totally Wicked Stadium last Sunday. Picture: Olly Hassell/SWpix.complaceholder image

Newman in little mood to rest ahead of big 12 months

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