Sinfield is a better attacking player than O'Loughlin and i would argue that his kicking game is as good as Broughs. His pin point accuracyb with kicks would be crucial to beating Australia.



O'Loughlin would get in any SL team and is good enough to play in the tournament BUT Sinfield offers more attacking options.

I would ideally like to see:



1. Tomkins

2. Charnley

3. Watkins

4. Reed

5. Hall

6. Widdop

7. Lomax

8. Graham

9. Roby

10. Burgess

11. Ellis

12. Wilkin

13. O'Loughlin



14. Tickle

15. Lynch

16. Mossop

17. Patrick



Fully agree its about time to ditch some of the old guard and bring in a lot more youngsters, I would also like to see players like Tickle and Lynch who have been overlooked in recent years given a chance to see what they can do.

For the first time in a very, very long time i am cautiously optimistic about an England/GB side. For years we have been equals in the pack but really struggled for backs, we now have decent competition in most positions.



I'm not saying we are actually going to win but for once i think we might actually have a chance.



My team (assuming everyone is fit)



Tomkins



Hall

Watkins

Reed

Charnley



Widdop

Brough



Graham

Roby

Mossop

Burgess

Ellis

O'Loughlin



Hock

Morley

Crabtree

Lomax

Assuming no injuries, which is pretty much impossible:



Tomkins



Charnley

Watkins

Reed

Hall



Widdop

Brough



Graham

Roby

Peacock

Burgess

Ellis

O'Loughlin



Lomax

Westwood

Hock

Carvell



Without NRL-based for Exiles games (obviously some of these could play themselves into full side):



Tomkins



Charnley

Watkins

Atkins

Hall



McGuire

Brough



Carvell

Roby

Peacock

Westwood

Jones-Buchanan

O'Loughlin



Lomax

Hock

Crabtree

Mossop

Mostly agree with this team.

I would definitely have Watkins at centre, probably charnley over briscoe as well. Burrow for me should be a must on the bench.

As for widdop not seen him or reed at all this year so unsure of these selections cannot really comment

I think what is interesting is from the numerous combinations of teams, we can also make a 2nd team that is pretty solid too, even some third string options look good...



Your team DG (which I agree with)



1 Tomkins - Jones-Bishop - Eden

2 Hall - Charnley

3 Reed - Cudjoe - Yeaman - Shenton - Bridge

4 Watkins - Atkins - Hardaker

5 Briscoe - George

6 Widdop - McGuire - Pryce

7 Brough - Lomax - Chase

8 Graham - Carvell - Hill

9 Roby - Houghton - Lunt

10 Peacock - Morley

11 Ellis - Heighington

12 S.Burgess - Tickle - Westerman

13 Sinfield - O'Loughlin -



R Burrow - Robinson - Clark

R Hock - Westwood (you can only have one maniac without common sense in the team for me!)

R Jones-Buchanan - Wilkin - Ablett

R Mossop - Crabtree - Patrick -

We certainly seem to have alot more depth than we've had previously, particularly in the backs.



I think I would add Jordan Turner and Andy Lynch to your list from Hull.



Turner has shown huge improvement since last season, and has been the stand out centre at the club this year (the other two have had injury problems, granted). I'd have him over a few on your list.



Lynch has been terrific too, playing huge minutes at a relentless pace. Again, I'd have him before a few on your list, and have every confidence he'd be capable against the Aussies.

I am confident we can avoid defeat to the Aussies and Kiwis this year.

The spine of the team picks itself imo, and looks the best we've had for a while.



1. Tomkins



6. Widdop

7. Brough



9. Roby



13. O'Loughlin





Obviously there will be injuries but with players like Chase, Pryce etc to come into contention then we might do a bit better than usual this year.

1. Tomkins

2.Hall

3.Watkins

4.Atkins

5.Charnley (Has been far superior to Bricoe this season)

6.Lomax

7.Brough

8.Graham

9.Roby

10.Peacock

11.Westwood

12.Burgess

13.Sinfield (I really would prefer to pick O'Loughlin but I dont think you can have just Brough for ingame kicking)



14.O'Loughlin

15.Morley

16.Henderson (If he's eligible he should play in my eyes)

17.Ellis



I think it's a competetive side that would beat NZ but more than likely same old same old against Aus.



Full squad would have good depth with people like Hock, BJB, Chase, Bridge and many more being unlucky to get my vote.



Whilst I think it will be the same results as always in the world cup, I really think we are begining to catch up.

Are people putting Widdop in their teams because he plays in the NRL or because you actually believe that he is the best option?



I don't follow the NRL too closely, so it's actually a proper question as opposed to one with an agenda.

From what I've seen of him he's having an excellent season.



Can't think of too many players in SL who have played as well.