19 man squad announced for England. Graham and Bateman are back in as are all 4 HB's in Williams, Widdop, Gale AND Brown. Taylor and Farrell drop out.
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McGillvary - Watkins - Percival - Hall
Williams/Widdop/Gale/Brown
Graham - Hodgson - G.Burgess
Bateman - Whitehead
S. Burgess
Clark - Cooper - T.Burgess - Hill
So looks like just two of the HB's to miss out unless he goes with Widdop at FB. Can't see Brown getting in at this stage of the tournament against this opposition but quite surprised to see him included in the 19.
I asked you to give me a viable alternative, imo you gave laughable ones. I said Watkins was as poor as anyone in a struggling Leeds team that frankly most backs would have struggled to stand out in. Imo it's a case of Watkins being the best of an average at best bunch to choose from, i'm not at all saying i can't look past Watkins but until a better option presents itself he is the best hope we have i'm afraid.
Atkins is the poor man's Watkins. Both go missing more than you'd like but talent-wise the latter stands head and shoulders over the former. IMO of course.
Quote: Old Feller "If folk think Watkin's defence is suspect then they should take a long hard look at Atkins.
He's England's version of Kenny-Dowall.
Now watch SKD play a blinder in the final.'"
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Quote: Clearwing "Atkins is the poor man's Watkins. Both go missing more than you'd like but talent-wise the latter stands head and shoulders over the former. IMO of course.'"
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