{"id":220324,"date":"2025-06-28T03:48:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T03:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/220324\/"},"modified":"2025-06-28T03:48:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T03:48:11","slug":"shaun-wane-brings-st-helens-star-into-england-plans-ahead-of-ashes-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/220324\/","title":{"rendered":"Shaun Wane brings St Helens star into England plans ahead of Ashes series"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of St Helens&#8217; young stars is set to be a part of England&#8217;s Ashes preparations!<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1__AM13613.jpg\" alt=\"St Helens' Harry Robertson is set for an England call-up!\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>St Helens&#8217; Harry Robertson is set for an England call-up!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">St Helens\u2019 rising superstar Harry Robertson is set to be a part of Shaun Wane\u2019s extended England squad in preparations for the Ashes series.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">That\u2019s according to Sky Sports reporter Jenna Brooks, who revealed the 19-year-old is expected to join the wider training group in preparation for the historic three-match Test series this autumn.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Robertson, a former Halton Farnworth Hornets junior, has previously represented England at academy level and has quickly impressed in Super League with St Helens.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The talented outside-back has made just 21 senior appearances but is already regarded as one of the brightest young prospects in the game. St Helens confirmed their faith in the youngster by handing him a four-year deal earlier this year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Rugby league\u2019s Ashes returns later this year after a 22-year absence, with Test matches to be played on three successive Saturdays &#8211; at Wembley on October 25, at Everton\u2019s new stadium on November 1 and concluding at Leeds\u2019 Headingley Stadium on November 8.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Meanwhile, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alloutrugbyleague.co.uk\/news\/england-owen-trout-leigh-leopards-1204352\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">All Out Rugby League reported this month that in-form Leigh forward Owen Trout has also earned a call-up to England\u2019s Ashes preparations.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">It is understood the uncapped forward has been drafted into Wane\u2019s plans to have a crack against the reigning world champions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Here at <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alloutrugbyleague.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"All Out Rugby LeagueLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">All Out Rugby League<\/a>, we are dedicated to bringing you the best rugby league coverage and analysis. 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