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England Rugby League World Cup Squad: Jake Connor Out, Mikey Lewis In
Key Takeaways
- Jake Connor excluded from England's 23-man World Cup squad.
- Mikey Lewis selected to provide a specific tactical attacking style.
- Squad features several Australia-born heritage players.
- Injuries ruled out key players from Wakefield and other clubs.
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England head coach Brian McDermott has announced his 23-man squad for the upcoming Rugby League World Cup. A notable omission is Leeds Rhinos half-back Jake Connor, who missed the cut by a narrow margin despite a strong domestic season. Instead, Hull KR's Mikey Lewis has been selected to join the squad.
McDermott emphasized that the selection was based on a specific game plan and attack model designed to compete with top-tier nations. The squad includes several heritage players and focuses on athletes with experience in high-stakes finals, aiming to bring a unique tactical edge to the tournament in Australia.
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