The centre saw little of the ball on attack, but defended well in an encouraging and long-awaited first appearance for his country. It was a promising team performance by England who hit back strongly after trailing for a brief spell in the first half.
Hull KR stand-off Mikey Lewis, also making his Test debut, was the official man of the match. Here’s how the England player rated.
1. Full-back: Jack Welsby
Decent start to his England captaincy, his superb pass for Tom Johnstone's first try was the play of the game 7 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
2. Wing: Tommy Makinson
One bad error, not a lot of ball went his way 5. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
3. Centre: Harry Newman
Good debut; it's a shame he didn't get more ball, but was error-free, defended well and kept his composure 6. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
4. Cenrtre: Toby King
Took his chance for the opening try, was heavily involved 7. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
5. Wing: Tom Johnstone
His tries were the difference, ran a good line for the first, his poacher's instict showed with the second 8. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
6. Stand-off: Mikey Lewis
Eye-catching debut; made two terrific breaks, scoring from one of them 7. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com