Warrington name squad for festive friendly

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Three new signings have been named in the Warrington squad for their Boxing Day friendly with local rivals Widnes.

Matty Russell, Anthony England and Kevin Penny will join first-team regulars Ryan Atkins, Chris Bridge, Joel Monaghan and Trent Waterhouse for the clash with the Vikings.

Also in the squad is half-back Gareth O’Brien, who will be looking to impress in the first Wolves game since Lee Briers‘ retirement.

Players named who have yet to appear in the first team are prop Tom Walker (18), second rower Joe Philbin (19) and backs James Saltonstall (20), Gene Ormsby (21) and Ryan Shaw (also 21).

Full squad:

Ryan Atkins

Chris Bridge

Danny Bridge

Jordan Burke

Ben Currie

Brad Dwyer

Anthony England

Rhys Evans

James Laithwaite

Joel Monaghan

Gareth O’Brien

Gene Ormsby

Kevin Penny

Joe Philbin

Glenn Riley

Matty Russell

James Saltonstall

Ryan Shaw

Tom Walker

Trent Waterhouse