I really thought they should have been put in the squad to face the Exiles.

I imagine they will play in the 4 Nations though. Are they in the Knights squad?

Theres better wingers than Foster.

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lomax maybe...foster no

Neither of these 2 would get in the Wire side if they were at the HJ, so why should they be picked for England?

How is that at all relevant?

Because if the top club in the country wouldn't play them because they wasn't up to standard,why should they play at a higher level for England?

I like Foster, handy finisher and a fantastic goalkicker - the latter attribute maybe less relevant depending on who else is picked (personally, Sinfield for England? Not for me) but there again his success rate must surely be one of the best? I've seen Foster score some great tries and although I don't see him play every week he seems very dependable in all aspects of his game for this stage in his SL career. Took his chance and secured his spot in a Saints side that has some very promising young players. His Twitter is also pretty damn funny to follow



Is he that far behind the likes of Briscoe and Hall? England wingers seem to be on the whole dependable but lacking flair - though maybe we need higher quality or at least more familiar centre pairings (for example - Yeaman-Briscoe looks pretty nice for Hull this season, regardless of results)

As for Lomax - I'm surprised if he wasn't in the frame but give him time. FWIW I think England's half-back pairing on Friday would have benefited from having him in the team.

It goes to show that we do have some halves and backs to choose from - but we're missing an Inglis!

Wigan are currently the top club in the country. When did Warrington reject the opportunity to Sign both Foster and Lomax then? I don't remember this.

are you 12 or something?

Not this tool again.

You are so good Benji wouldn't get in your side. Greg Inglis wouldn't stand a chance. So why should they play for NZ and Aus?

They didn't.

It's because they are at a 2nd rate club like St Helens that they get a regular game and look half-decent. If they were at a top club like Wire they probably wouldn't get a game.

It's great how these dire fans come out of the woodwork. Welcome to the party, let's see if you're still in it in a couple of years with your ageing squad. Tell us of the youngsters you have bursting through into the first team that could challenge either Lomax or Foster.

Oh right, I get what you are now.

This is the end of me conversing with you.

I don't understand the euphoria with Jamie Foster. He kicks goals and has a daft haircut - that's the only thing that separates him from the rest of the wingers in Super League. Josh Charnley is a far more exciting prospect, but you don't want him playing for England - he plays for Wigan.

On form this season Foster has been far better than both Briscoe (who tbf had a good game Friday) and Ryan Hall who has done little in 2 seasons (and I rate him highly) so really should have got the nod, he's young and confident and would have been a great attitude to have around the camp IMO.

As for Lomax, well you ask who is the form British number 6 and it would have been between him and Kevin Brown simple as that (Briers was never getting a look in if were being honest).

Foster is a Darrell Goulding who can kick goals, just look at his stats compared to Josh Charnley, despite Charnley playing less games: www.superleague.co.uk/statistics ... eason=2011 Lomax on the other hand is superb and I would love to see a halfback partnership of him and danny brough in the 4 nations.

Foster is a Darrell Goulding who can kick goals, just look at his stats compared to Josh Charnley, despite Charnley playing less games: www.superleague.co.uk/statistics ... eason=2011 Lomax on the other hand is superb and I would love to see a halfback partnership of him and danny brough in the 4 nations.

Quote ="The Ginger Pearl"Foster is a Darrell Goulding who can kick goals, just look at his stats compared to Josh Charnley, despite Charnley playing less games: www.superleague.co.uk/statistics ... eason=2011 Lomax on the other hand is superb and I would love to see a halfback partnership of him and danny brough in the 4 nations.'" Yea more errors and missed tackles from Charnely in less games Just kidding they are impressive stats, but has he played centre as well?

Quote ="The Ginger Pearl"Foster is a Darrell Goulding who can kick goals, just look at his stats compared to Josh Charnley, despite Charnley playing less games: www.superleague.co.uk/statistics ... eason=2011 Lomax on the other hand is superb and I would love to see a halfback partnership of him and danny brough in the 4 nations.'" Yea more errors and missed tackles from Charnely in less games Just kidding they are impressive stats, but has he played centre as well?

foster does'nt work hard enough from dummy half....18runs in 16games....not good enough

Foster is good, but I think that there are better wingers than him. If he didn't kick goals I don't think that he would get even half-as-many mentions. Out of youngsters coming through, I'm a big fan of Ben Jones-Bishop at Leeds, I think that he's going to be in the international side sooner rather than later, injuries permitting, and Watkins and Charnley are looking like decent prospects too. In my head I have all 3 in above Foster. Plus there's already Tom Briscoe claiming one wing spot so there's only one available. (I prefer BJB to Hall).

Lomax is looking good, too, but I think that he needs to play some more games to show his consistency in the halves (this is his first season playing SH at SL level, right?) but he's looking good and I think he deserves a shot in the Knights.

The positions that concern me the most for England are Loose and one of the centre spots (Bridge having one).

I always thought Lomax was being primed as Wellens FB replacment but seem's he has found his spot at 6 this season and is really excelling there, be interesting to see where Pryce fits in when fully fit!

Don't think loose is too much of a worry as IMO you just pick one out of O'Loughlin & Sinfield and stick with them... unless you change the dynamic and put Sam Burgess there as an extra forward so to speak rather than more of a playmaker.

Centre, well Yeaman should be there plain and simply. Always thought on form he's the best English centre (with big Keith now retired) he's on form and fully fit so why no call up? Bridge internationally is ok in defence but I am yet to see him cause his opposite number any problems?

Agree with alot that's been said.

Lomax yes- a quality young player with an air of brilliance about him. He's brilliant on his feet, has good pace and is strong. He could be very special.

Foster no- He kicks goals very very well but as a wingman he's just steady. He's not very quick or strong and looking at his stats doesn't have a great work ethic. I can't ever see him being more then a solid superleague winger(or Union superstar).

Catalans or Bradford I imagine...

Jamie Foster is a superb finisher, defends well and kicks brilliantly. He's also quite nippy. Once he runs in a few from half way people will start recognising him as a good player and not just a dashingly handsome young man.