England player ratings: how Leeds Rhinos, St Helens and Wigan Warriors men fared in 26-4 win v Tonga
Peter Smith
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Lovely cut-out pass to begin the move for Whitehead's try 6. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
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.
Did well again,scored his third try in two Tests and posed a threat 6. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
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)
Justified his surprise selection at centre, scored one try and gave the final pass for another 7. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Heavily involved and his pace caused Tonga problems 7. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Did some good things, but the captain looked rusty in his return from a two-match ban 6. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Ran the show for England, creative and a good kicking game 8. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Set a solid platform with his first stint, as he has done throughout the series 7. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Played the first 50 minutes before being replaced and got through some quality work 7. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Blotted his copybook with an unnecessary sin-binning in the first half 6. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Played well, impressive strength and footwork and a terrific offload in the build-up to Ashton's try 7. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Celebrated his final England appearance with a try, denied another by the video ref and put in a typically solid display 7. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Called up after missing the first two Tests and did okay without making a huge impact 5. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
The game was already won when he came on after 50 minutes, but he did a steady job 5. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Did all right, without grabbing the headlines 5. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Didn't stand out 5. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Had a very good series and again made an impact, without impressing quite as much as in the first two games 6. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
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