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England player ratings: how Leeds Rhinos' Harry Newman and teammates fared in 22-18 Test win v Tonga

Decent start to his England captaincy, his superb pass for Tom Johnstone's first try was the play of the game 7 (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Decent start to his England captaincy, his superb pass for Tom Johnstone's first try was the play of the game 7 (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

The centre saw little of the ball on attack, but defended well in an encouraging and long-awaited first appearance for his country. It was a promising team performance by England who hit back strongly after trailing for a brief spell in the first half.

Hull KR stand-off Mikey Lewis, also making his Test debut, was the official man of the match. Here’s how the England player rated.

One bad error, not a lot of ball went his way 5. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
One bad error, not a lot of ball went his way 5. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Good debut; it's a shame he didn't get more ball, but was error-free, defended well and kept his composure 6. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Good debut; it's a shame he didn't get more ball, but was error-free, defended well and kept his composure 6. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Took his chance for the opening try, was heavily involved 7. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Took his chance for the opening try, was heavily involved 7. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
His tries were the difference, ran a good line for the first, his poacher's instict showed with the second 8. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
His tries were the difference, ran a good line for the first, his poacher's instict showed with the second 8. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Eye-catching debut; made two terrific breaks, scoring from one of them 7. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Eye-catching debut; made two terrific breaks, scoring from one of them 7. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Kicked well, landed some important goals 6. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Kicked well, landed some important goals 6. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Strong first stint and did well when he returned 7 (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Strong first stint and did well when he returned 7 (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Nothing spectacular, but worked hard and was error-free 6. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Nothing spectacular, but worked hard and was error-free 6. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Fronted up and held his own against big opponents 6. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Fronted up and held his own against big opponents 6. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
A quiet game, didn't make a big impact 5. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
A quiet game, didn't make a big impact 5. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
NRL experience showed, big contribution up front, particularly defensively 7. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
NRL experience showed, big contribution up front, particularly defensively 7. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Set up the first try, was taken off early in the game, but his second stint was good 6. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Set up the first try, was taken off early in the game, but his second stint was good 6. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Didn't get a lot of game time, but did okay when he came on in the second half 5. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Didn't get a lot of game time, but did okay when he came on in the second half 5. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Msde his presense felt 6. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Msde his presense felt 6. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Solid effort from the old stager 5. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Solid effort from the old stager 5. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Did his job, lifted the team when he came off the bench 7. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Did his job, lifted the team when he came off the bench 7. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)