Rampant England have plenty of wings. But they don’t need any prayers.
Shaun Wane’s side will undoubtedly complete a 100 percent Group A winning record against minnows Greece next weekend. But the coach’s main job is then deciding his best 13 for the quarter-final and latter stages to come. When it comes to wingers, he’s spoilt for choice.
Exhilarating rookie Dom Young bagged another double against France on Saturday after doing the same the week before on his Test debut versus Samoa. Wane rested Golden Boot winner Tommy Makinson, duly bringing back England’s record try-scorer Ryan Hall who grabbed a brace to increase his incredible tally to 37 in 39 games. Hull KR’s Hall, who turns 35 next month, also became the joint-third highest try-scorer in Test history with Kangaroos great Darren Lockyer. Only Ken Irvine (40) and Mick Sullivan (45) stand above him.
