I think after the Leeds friendly, EO will know in his own thoughts what he thinks of the squads quality and depth. He's gone for alot of youth for the Hull game. So it's a good opportunity to see the strength in depth. To see if the reserves that where promoted to the first team squad, academy lads and the 2 trialists have what it takes to step up when required. Whether the Leeds game will be a similar squad as well. It gives 2 games for all those players to show if they can step up or not. You would suggest that all players would have had enough game time after the Leeds game and EO will be better placed to judge what he has at his disposal and make decisions as to whether he thinks we need to add to the squad or not. I still think we're light for cover at FB, LF, HB, HK and a Prop. But there might be players that step up in the next 2 games and show where ok in a couple of those positions.

Eliot Peposhi has signed a one year deal. I guess he's England's replacement. Far less experienced but has shown plenty of potential in pre season.

Played a lot for Saints reserves last year.

Wonder what the fall out was sounds like it's turned nasty

Thanks

Keith x

Peposhi has been there for at least 5/6 weeks now, trying to earn a contract, well before any talk of England leaving. Eliot is a really exciting young talent, played really well in the reserves last season at Saints and will add to the squad. But he's not Brad England's replacement, someone else is coming in.