Joe Burgess Set to End Decade-Long England Wait After Squad Changes
England have announced their 19-man squad for the third and final Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley on Saturday, featuring two changes from the team that lost 14-4 in the second Test.
Squad Announcement and Context
Head coach Shaun Wane revealed the squad ahead of the sold-out match at Headingley. After suffering heavy defeats of 26-6 and 14-4 in the opening Tests at Wembley and Hill Dickinson Stadium, England trail 2-0 in the series and are unable to win the Ashes.
With the final match in Leeds approaching, the home team will focus on playing for pride and avoiding a 3-0 series whitewash on home soil.
Australia’s Lineup and Intentions
Despite earlier suggestions from their head coach Kevin Walters that Australia might rest players, the Kangaroos have chosen to field a full-strength side aiming to complete a whitewash.
Key Squad Changes
- Hull KR winger Joe Burgess joins the squad, replacing fellow winger Dom Young.
- Leeds Rhinos centre Harry Newman is included, taking the place of centre Jake Wardle.
If Burgess and Newman both take the field, every player from England's 24-man autumn squad will have appeared in at least one Test match this series.
“After suffering defeats of 26-6 and 14-4 in the first two Tests, England are lagging 2-0 and can no longer secure victory.”
“The Kangaroos have opted to go full strength for the third and final Test, striving to clinch that whitewash.”
These squad alterations reflect a strategic push to give all squad members experience and to try and salvage pride in the final Test.
Author’s Summary
England make two key changes for the final Ashes Test, aiming to avoid a whitewash as Australia fields a full-strength side.
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