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England have finally conceded winger Dom Young is out for the series but have also lost forward Morgan Knowles, while the news on the injured Tongan Tyson Frizell is altogether better.

The agent of Sydney Roosters signing Young had already said he would play no part on the Test series between the countries, which continues on the weekend in Huddersfield, after being hospitalised with a serious sinus infection.

But the loss of tough St Helens forward Knowles, with a thumb injury suffered in the 22-18 win at Totally Wicked Stadium last Saturday, is a bolt from the blue.

Newcastle’s Frizell suffered a knee injury in his Tonga debut and was wearing a moon boot on Monday but a team spokesman said following scans: “The injury news is positive. He is a good chance for Saturday on a six-day turnaround.”

England coach Shaun Wane won't look to bring additional players into the squad
England coach Shaun Wane won't look to bring additional players into the squad ©NRL Photos

England coach Shaun Wane suggested he will not be seeking to replace Young and Knowles in his extended squad, which is now down to 22 players.

“Despite losing two players, I am still extremely confident that the squad I have selected is strong enough to win this series against Tonga,” Wane said.

“Tom Johnstone and Tommy Makinson both impressed me at the weekend and we have another terrific winger in Matty Ashton who is pushing to force his way into the side.

“We’ve also got a number of forwards who can slot into the team in Morgan’s absence – Tyler Dupree, Robbie Mulhern and Liam Farrell all didn’t feature this past weekend and could come in.”

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for England is number 1 Jack Welsby
    Fullback for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 1 Will Hopoate
  • Winger for England is number 2 Matty Ashton
    Winger for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 2 Junior Tupou
  • Centre for England is number 3 Harry Newman
    Centre for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 3 Will Penisini
  • Centre for England is number 4 Toby King
    Centre for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 4 Mosese Suli
  • Winger for England is number 5 Tom Johnstone
    Winger for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 5 Tolutau Koula
  • Five-Eighth for England is number 6 Mikey Lewis
    Five-Eighth for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 6 Tuimoala Lolohea
  • Halfback for England is number 7 Harry Smith
    Halfback for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 7 Isaiya Katoa

Forwards

  • Prop for England is number 8 Thomas Burgess
    Prop for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
  • Hooker for England is number 9 Daryl Clark
    Hooker for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 9 Siliva Havili
  • Prop for England is number 10 Matty Lees
    Prop for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 10 Tevita Tatola
  • 2nd Row for England is number 11 John Bateman
    2nd Row for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 11 Tyson Frizell
  • 2nd Row for England is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
    2nd Row for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 12 Haumole Olakau'atu
  • Lock for England is number 13 Victor Radley
    Lock for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 13 Felise Kaufusi

Interchange

  • Interchange for England is number 14 Danny Walker
    Interchange for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 14 Dion Teaupa
  • Interchange for England is number 15 Liam Farrell
    Interchange for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 15 Moeaki Fotuaika
  • Interchange for England is number 16 Chris Hill
    Interchange for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 16 Keaon Koloamatangi
  • Interchange for England is number 17 Mike McMeeken
    Interchange for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 17 Eliesa Katoa

Reserves

  • Replacement for England is number 18 Ben Currie
    Replacement for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 18 Hame Sele

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