#england-v-australia

#england-v-australia

England's attacking frailties were exposed and punished by a ruthless Australia as the tourists swept to a worryingly straightforward victory in the opening Test of the Ashes. Shaun Wane's side had spoken effusively about their motivation going into the first Ashes for 22 years and they were certainly not short on endeavour at Wembley. However, in the crucial moments, it was the world champions who showed more composure

The pantheon of players who have represented England and Great Britain in the past 22 years is a modernday who's who of the game. Sam Burgess, James Graham, Sean O'Loughlin, James Roby the list is long, storied and impressive. You could argue there is plenty dividing those players, not least their ferocious rivalries at club level in Super League. But