Quote: NickyKiss "He had a nightmare along with the rest of his colleagues that night. He did actually show some good touches in the centre in other games but I agree that he's nowhere near ready to play internationally in that spot (although he's a shout for back up winger in the squad now Eden looks to be done).
Watkins and Percival for the centre spots imo with back up being provided by either Shenton or Gildart. In all the mediocrity of our season Gildart has been sensational (when fit) and looks a 'proper' centre. His footwork is superb and he's laying try's on a plate for his winger. His big test this year was opposite Jack Bird in the WCC and he was fabulous. I'd have no issues with Shenton being selected though. He's a steady pick and you know exactly what you get with him.'"
If you're going to play a left-edge you'd be stupid not to play Gale, Shenton, Hardaker all together, who know each other's games. Percival should be in the squad too but I think they're my three centres of what will be a 24-man squad.
Eden may yet make the World Cup. His season may be done upto beginning of Oct but World Cup is Oct/Nov. May have time on his side in that regard.
Full-back: Hardaker, Lomax
Winger: Eden*, McGillvary, Hall
Centre: Shenton, Watkins, Percival
Halves: Widdop, Gale, Williams
Props: Hill, Walmsley, G Burgess, Graham, Taylor
Hooker: Hodgson, McShane
SR: McMeeken, Whitehead, Bateman, Farrell
Loose: S Burgess, O'Loughlin