SOCK IT TO 'EM

Sneyd returns from eye op to stun the Leopards

- By Dave Craven

SAM BURGESS saluted Marc Sneyd’s “amazing” willpower after he defied the odds to help fire Warrington to Wembley.

The ex-England scrum-half fractured his eye socket last month.

But he made a remarkable recovery after just 17 days, returning to boot nine crucial points against Leigh and send Wolves into a Challenge Cup final against Hull KR on Saturday June 7.

With England stand-off George Williams and hooker Danny Walker both crocked, Burgess knew his underdogs would need Sneyd’s experience. And the two-time Lance Todd Trophy winner delivered — even if his charged-down kick led to Leigh hooker Edwin Ipape scoring after just 50 seconds.