Quote: jonh "Feels like a bit of a nice refresh if I’m honest lots of new names in there which is good to see.
In regards the Saints lads we need to be looking beyond the likes of Lomax and Walmsley due to their age and in Lomax’s case desire to play for England, it’s clearly not something he has much interest in.
Knowles and Lees will be in contention for next WC so disappointing to see them miss out due to injury and suspension.
Welsby is having a bit of a dip like a few others but have earned the right to be picked but Dodd has been poor so far so not worthy of a place.
Faz has a clear desire to play for his country however his age is an issue in my opinion, but as long as he is playing well and putting his hand up he deserves a call.
Lomax doesn’t want to prioritise England and I understand there are reasons for that in regards the coach but he is the past anyway.
Williams and Smith need to be groomed as a partnership during this cycle to see how they click with players like Abdul and Dodd who I’m sure will return to form at some point also being in contention.
There needed to be a change in guard with the England team and I think that is reflected in the selections.'"
How do you know Lomax doesn't want to play for England?