England bring in trio for Elland Road Test against New Zealand
Joe Greenwood, Richie Myler and Stefan Ratchford come into the England side for Sunday’s Test against New Zealand at Elland Road.
Lions’ coach Wayne Bennett has made four changes to his 19-man squad that beat the Kiwis 20-14 at Anfield last weekend.
Leeds Rhinos half-back Myler, Warrington Wolves full-back Ratchford and Wigan Warriors forward Greenwood come into the side, with the latter expected to make his international debut.
Wakefield Trinity centre Reece Lyne also comes into the squad, but he is set to be 19th man.
The quartet replace Sam Tomkins, George Burgess, Daryl Clark and Sean O’Loughlin in the squad.
Elliott Whitehead will make his 20thappearance for England in this Sunday’s Test at Elland Road, 3:15pm kick-off.
England squad to face New Zealand at Elland Road: Jonny Lomax; Tommy Makinson, Jake Connor, Oliver Gildart, Jermaine McGillvary; George Williams, Richie Myler; Chris Hill, Josh Hodgson, James Graham, John Bateman, Elliott Whitehead, Luke Thompson. Subs: Adam Milner, Tom Burgess, Joe Greenwood, Stefan Ratchford. Reserves: Mark Percival, Reece Lyne.
