westwood could of come out saying he was play acting to protect his image and the shot really did hurt and he didnt want anyone to think someone penetrated his metal skull

Played the exact same game as last week.

I agree (But without staying a fraction too long in the tackle). One of England's better performers for me.

he was fantastic! its a shame carvel wasn't used as he should of been as that first run of hes hurt the new zealanders and hes tackling was great to.

Ben Westwood, for me, right now is the best forward in the world; he is playing out of his skin and there is nobody out there that I would rather have in my pack than him at the moment.



He must have pushed Sinfield very close for Man of the Match tonight, although to be fair to Kevin he did have a blinder as well.

what an amazing display from Westwood tonight..... absolute quality.



You don't get 2 below par games from him in a season... let alone in a row.



we're very lucky to have the failed centre.

Fantastic forward and another outstanding display. This guy has to be one of the best forwards currently in the England team, and one of the best forwards in this 4 Nations. Hope his form continues next weekend, hopefully Ellis is back fit and then you couldnt ask for a better 2nd row.

(To the tune of the Lpool "Championé" and City "Balotelli" song);

"Ooaah Benny Benny, Benny Westwood, he's a Wire.

He runs and tackles hard, and he'll put you in the dirt

Is there a better player in a rugby league shirt?

Oooaah Benny Benny....."

I disagree, i can't remember the last time i saw an impressive display from Ellis in an international shirt. I thought we looked better without him last night. JJB had another very good game from the bench, Wilkin was better last night than against Australia, he ran some good lines.



Ive not been convinced by Chris Heighington at all so far, if Burgess and O'Loughlin were fit i doubt he'd get near the team especially the starting 13, he'd be no use from the bench as he isn't an impact player. He needs to do more especially with the raps he gets about being a key player to the West Tigers.

i thought westwood was excellent against the aussies last week, couldn't understand the bad press he got for giving away a couple of penalties, all our forwards were on and off the field every 10 minutes last week apart from him, and i thought he held it all together, last night was the same i think he did about 70 minutes, hats off to him he gives his all and his workrate was phenonimal, the unusual thing about him is he looks knackered after 5 minutes but he is everywhere on the pitch and still going strong at the end, shame lockers had to miss the tournament because not much would get past those 2 together in the same team.

Thought most of the forwards were fabulous, Wilkin (yes, I'm biased) has been an unsung hero through the last 2 matches. Presuming Ellis plays next week, why not move Wilkin to 13?

He was excellent last night also Graham as well was fantastic.



Roby was my MOM though not Sinfield.