There is a smile on Mikey Lewis’s face and a sense of disbelief in his voice when he is asked to recall his journey to a possible Test debut for England on Sunday. The Hull KR half-back, one of the most exciting players in Super League, is likely to get the nod in Shaun Wane’s side for the opening game of the three-match series against Tonga, capping a remarkable rise.
Two summers ago, Lewis was not even a Super League player, having been sent out to the Championship to learn his craft with York. Even before that, Lewis’s career had experienced its share of highs and lows, with him almost walking away from the sport. Unable to even secure a place at his amateur side, West Hull, his childhood dream was fading.
