England player ratings: how Leeds Rhinos, St Helens and Wigan Warriors men fared in 26-4 win v Tonga
Leeds’ Harry Newman was among the try scorers as John Bateman received the player of the match award and Harry Smith was named man of the series.
England ran in tries through Ben Currie, Matty Ashton, Elliott Whitehead and Harry Newman, with Smith converting them all and landing a penalty. Here’s how the England players rated.
1. Full-back: Jack Welsby
Lovely cut-out pass to begin the move for Whitehead's try 6. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
2. Wing: Matty Ashton
Did well again,scored his third try in two Tests and posed a threat 6. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
3. Centre: Harry Newman
Another good game. Finally got a try scoring chance and took it, lovely pass for Ashton's score and involved in Currie's 7. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
4. Centre: Ben Currie
Justified his surprise selection at centre, scored one try and gave the final pass for another 7. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
5. Wing: Tom Johnstone
Heavily involved and his pace caused Tonga problems 7. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
6. George Williams
Did some good things, but the captain looked rusty in his return from a two-match ban 6. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com