Wilson & Molyneux in England squad

Wigan’s Georgia Wilson and Vicky Molyneux have both been named in the 19-player England Women squad ahead of Friday’s National Lottery Mid-Season International against Wales.

England head coach Craig Richards announced the squad on Monday morning ahead of the game at the Halliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington.

Wilson is called up to the England squad again, having represented her country in the Rugby League 9s in Australia in 2019, as well as the tour of Papua New Guinea.

Meanwhile, Molyneux could earn her first England cap since a 2007 victory over France.

Head coach, Richards, said: “It’s been a tough process to pick the squad as I have been impressed with several players both in training and with their performances in the Women’s Super League.

“I’m delighted to have been able to select a handful of players who could all make their international debuts against Wales and I’m excited to see what some of these players can do on the big stage.

“This is a great opportunity for all of my players to put their best foot forward and show me they want to be in that squad ahead of the Rugby League World Cup later this year.”

England Women squad (for National Lottery Mid-Season International v Wales, Friday 25th June, Halliwell Jones Stadium):

Emily Rudge (St Helens, captain), Caitlin Beevers (Leeds Rhinos), Chantelle Crowl, Jodie Cunningham (both St Helens), Hollie Dodd (Castleford Tigers), Grace Field, Kelsey Gentles (both York City Knights), Fran Goldthorp (Leeds Rhinos), Amy Hardcastle (St Helens), Shona Hoyle (Castleford Tigers), Tara Jones (St Helens), Emma Lumley (Castleford Tigers), Vicky Molyneux (Wigan Warriors), Carrie Roberts (St Helens), Georgia Roche (Castleford Tigers), Beth Stott (St Helens), Tara Stanley (Castleford Tigers), Paige Travis (St Helens), Georgia Wilson (Wigan Warriors).

A limited number of tickets for the England Women and men double header at the Halliwell Jones Stadium this Friday remain available from Rugby League (rugby-league.com).