Sean Wayne is confident George Williams will be ready to play when England take on the pitch against the United Nations All-Stars next Friday.

Williams, who is due to return to the UK on Saturday, has not played since Canberra Raiders’ game against Melbourne Storm last month after leaving the NRL club and will face a formality check before a final decision on his participation is made.

Although he has kept himself in shape with his own training sessions and, being in regular contact with a player he has known well from his years at the Wigan Warriors, England head coach Wayne is currently referred to as him. No worries about keeping it. In Halliwell Jones. Stadium.

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“He’s trained, he’s a smart kid and it’s only been four weeks since he last played,” Wayne said. “He has taken care of him and he knows how I want to play, and he will fit in really well,” he said.

“We have Luke Gayle, we have Gareth Widop for the World Cup, so I’m not stressed about George coming in.

“I spoke to him every other day and he is in good shape. I know he had some problems leaving Canberra, but he is a strong minded kid and can finish things very quickly.

“It has happened and the dust has been raised; He is now back in our great country and he can’t wait to connect with the people. “

He’s trained, he’s a smart kid and it’s only been four weeks since he last played. He has taken care of himself and he knows how I want to play, and he will fit in really well.

Sean Wayne Sur George Williams

Williams has been included in Wayne’s provisional 24-man squad as running back options by Luke Gayle and Johnny Lomax for the All-Stars Game, although the expanded Elite Performance team was recently recalled after Gareth Widop’s replacement. There is no place for

The Warrington Wolves man, who has been in terrific Super League form lately, is still on Wayne’s thoughts, even though he didn’t make room for the game at his home stadium, which is live. aerial game.

“He was very close,” Wayne said. “He is a great player, he has great form and he is a part of the World Cup squad. It’s very close and I rate it very well. “

Reigning man of steel Paul McShane is among the squad players who are out for the England senior squad on 25 June along with Ash Handley, Mikolaj Oledzki, Toby King, Tom Davies, Jake Wardley and former Welsh international Morgan Knowles can. To introduce the line as well.

Oledzki is set to become the first player of Polish descent to join international rugby league and former mainstay Wayne was surprised by what he saw ahead of the Leeds Rhinos.

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George Williams is part of England’s 24-man provisional squad against the United Nations after his release from Canberra.

“He’s a good guy, he’s trained with us, he wants to learn, he wants to improve, he’s competitive and he’s a good guy,” Wayne said.

“He’s nice and he’s a good kid, so those qualities are perfect for me.

“He is strong, he runs strong, has good pace in his legs and can play England style, so I can’t wait to see how he does. “

Wayne’s counterpart Tim Sheens is expected to reveal his United Nations squad on Sunday, although it has already been confirmed that Australia-born UK international Jackson Hastings will be his co-captain.

He is strong, he runs strong, has good pace in his legs and can play England style, so I can’t wait to see how he does.

Sean Wayne Sur Mikolaj Oledzki

Both Wayne and the Sheens are aware that a full series of Super League games will also take place next week, including three games played on the same night as England’s game against the All-Stars.

Demand from the home season means players such as St Helens hooker James Robbie are not included, which Wayne expects an intense clash with the England boss, who is currently without his NRL-based players.

But while he and Sheens try to ensure that no more than six players from each club are selected from both teams, the 56-year-old still hopes the game will be a good test for him and his players. World Cup of the Year.

“Tim has been in club country and so have I, so I understand the pressure on head coaches and we try to do our best for each club without a doubt,” Wayne said.

“We have had some injuries, but the team we built on Friday will be very strong. When we are done with the NRL players, it will be very strong, but she is not.

“It will be a Test match next week and for me to personally train against Tim Sheen next week is a huge moment in my coaching career. “