I suspect McNamara would go for the same. Only a fool would say that no players from the team currently second in the table would be worthy of international recognition.

Even as a Leeds fan I've got to say no to having Burrow on the bench as your back-up hooker. Rather someone like Lunt or Clark got a shot.

Wingers we look pretty strong in depth, Hall, Briscoe, Charnley, Makinson. Also when he returns from injury I'm a fan of Lineham and Burgess at Wigan is coming along nicely but probably too soon to be selected this season end with the other options available.

With the options of Lomax and Hardaker (depending on his relationship with McNamara) at FB will Tomkins be used as a halve?

Props we look good in even with the loss of Sam Burgess with the two at Saints coming along really well in addition to Graham, George Burgess and Hill.

O'Loughlin is a nailed on for Loose, but his issues with injuries is a worry.

As I mentioned a few months ago, the second row is a worry, a few really good SL level players but ones capable of facing Aus & NZ? I'm not sure.

Lomax
Briscoe Watkins Shenton Charnley
Tomkins Widdop
Graham Roby Burgess (G)
Whitehead Ferres
O'Loughlin

Lunt Ablett Hill Walmsley

I actually feel like were a lot stronger in a lot of areas than we have been in a long time - second row is a real struggle, but virtually everywhere else we have options. The more choices the better.

1. Tomkins/Hardaker
2. Briscoe/Makinson
3. Watkins
4. Reed
5. Hall
6. Sinfield
7. Lomax
8. Burgess, G
9. Roby
10. Graham
11. Farrell
12. Ablett
13. O'Loughlin

14. Widdop
15. Hill
16. Westwood
17. Walmsley

Gotta laugh at whoever doesn't pick Daz Clark.

Ironic really, considering the back row has normally always been our strong area during the SL years.

If they keep on performing at the level they are currently, J Burgess & Bateman could both be in with a shout at making the squad.

From Saints, their opening front row of Amor, Roby and Walmsley are probably their strongest asset.

Lomax is a great player, but has a lot of competition for one shirt. I'd perhaps say the advantage he has is he's the best cleaning up kicks.

Swift and Makinson will miss out to established wingers, which I'd probably agree with.

IF he can get back on the pitch and Saints can get back on track, then Mark Percival [imay[/i well make a real claim before the end of the season.

It's almost sacrilege to say it, but currently Roby wouldn't be in the side on form; he seems to be struggling the last month or so.

I'm sure he'll come good, but I think he needs a rest.

Is there a better defensive full back than Hardaker at the minute? His one on one defence is outstanding. In fact, there can't be many (if any) better attacking full backs at the moment.

I couldn't pick the wingers. We have too many that would be tough to leave out.

Hall is a safe, reliable, solid England standard winger, however based on what I've seen Makinson, Briscoe and Burgess have that extra something. Burgess in particular is fearless and has the potential to be the best winger in SL. Having played in a WCC and probably appear in semi finals or finals this season I think he'll be ready.