Ryan Hall delighted to be back in England squad after four-year absence
Hull KR winger Ryan Hall says he is delighted to be back in the England squad, four years after earning the last of his 38 caps for his country.
The 34-year-old has been recalled to Shaun Wane’s training squad ahead of the mid-season test against the Combined Nations All Stars. But more importantly, the delayed World Cup.
Hall last played for England against New Zealand in Denver in 2018. He scored his 35th try for his country in the 36-18 win over the Kiwis.
He said: “I’ve always loved playing for England and being around the England set-up, so I suppose it’s step one in my gradual return.
“I’m under no illusion. There is still a lot of hard work to do, even to keep in that squad, never mind to get a place in the actual World Cup squad.
“So there is a lot of water to go under the bridge but I’m really happy to be on the start line.”
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When asked what prompted him to recall Hall, Wane said: “Efforts, probably what nobody else has seen.
“Wigan scored a length-of-the-field try and the effort he made to get there from the other side of the field was immense.
“He runs hard, he’s hard to handle. He gets us on the front foot, that’s what I want from my wingers.
“I’ve always been a big fan of the way he carries the ball into yardage. He is such a big athlete and, when we play Samoa, we will need as much size as we can.
“To have someone of Ryan’s experience and mindset is invaluable for the young players.”
Hall has scored 248 tries in 362 appearances for Leeds, Sydney Roosters and Hull KR.
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