Rhinos star plus Trinity duo named in England squad for Ashes opener

One Leeds Rhinos player and two from Wakefield Trinity have been named in England's 19-man squad for the Ashes opener against Australia at Wembley on Saturday.

- by Peter Smith

Rhinos prop Mikolaj Oledzki is in contention for his third England cap, alongside Trinity winger Tom Johnstone and front-rower Mike McMeeken.

But there was disappointment for Leeds centre Harry Newman and back-rower Kallum Watkins who have been left out.

Mikey Lewis, who was man of the match in this month's Betfred Super League Grand Final, is included, along with Hull KR colleague Jez Litten.

In a major surprise, there is no place for Wigan Warriors' Harry Smith, so Lewis is set to start alongside George Williams in the halves.

Leigh Leopards forward Owen Trout, a Rhinos' academy product, could make his Test debut and St Helens prop Alex Walmsley, who began his career at Batley Bulldogs, is set to end a four-year international exile.