He wasn't fit to play in the round of fixtures before selection, even if he is just about injury free he's not going to have his match fitness/sharpness back.

Picking an in form centre such as Atkins was the correct choice, not too sure about picking Ablett though, very average.

Goulding should be in, Cudjoe is a shocking call.

I'd also have put Farrell in the main squad, very good player.

Sky website is making a meal of Morley missing out, I don't recall reading great things about his performances this season, have I missed something?

I wonder who he see's as starting on the wing's. Do you think Charnley's just there as back up or might he be favoured given his try scoring this season?

Personally I don't rate Charnley that highly, he scores a lot because he is put through by an excellent Wigan attack. You don't get the feeling he can pull something special out of the bag like Briscoe and he's not a strong in defence/as good at finishing as Hall.

he was decidedly average aginst us last week, also I don't recall westwood getting injured against us and was arguably their best forward last week strange one leaving him out.

Why? One of the 3 or 4 best British centres in SL IMO, would love him at Hull. May not be in the best form, but still the sort of player who should be in and around the squad for the learning experience if nothing else. Still not too convinced by Goulding as a centre, personally.

I just don't rate and never have. I'm not sure I have ever seen him play well other than scoring a few tries when Hudds have won heavily. Goulding seems to be blossoming this season and showing plenty of skill.

Fair enough, but I disagree, I've always thought the opposite. Quick, strong, good footwork and hands, and usually a decent tackler. I actually think you could more justifiably level the accusation of scoring a few in heavy wins at Goulding TBH, he's largely benefitting from being in a dominant side ATM. I'd probably have Goulding in the squad because his form deserves it, but out of the 2 I still think Cudjoe has more ability.

BBC leading with that too.

And nrl website

They seem to be paying more attention to superleague recently

so, instead of applauding younger players and other breaking into the side, they are lamenting the fact that Morley hasn't been picked based on sentiment and pas performances.

Lazy journalism at best.

Happens all the time, the football press has spent most of the last week talking about Rio Ferdinand rather than those who have been selected

there's a bit more to that story than Morleys increasing age and diminishing form though.

anyway, well done to all those selected, just wish we had a decent coach in charge of the side.

Hit the nail on the head there.

totally different scenario though,ferdinands omission is political as he is clearly still one of our best defenders

Very debatable!

Must admit i thought Morley looked old last season....
Same as Ogre living of past reputation and the odd big carry and hit now but not internationals any more and Peacock isnt far behind IMO

The point being the press will talk about whatever they believe they can get the most mileage out of. They always have and always will. In this case they believe the omission of Morley is the big story, rather than the inclusion of any particular individual. And yes I understand the Ferdinand situation is slightly different if you believe that it's motivated by other than his football ability (however he's only played about 4 times for England in the last couple of years anyway).

Nail on head, past his sell by date by a mile, spends more time on the treatment table than owen did

Hodgson could have kept up the pretence of omitting Ferdinand for footballing reasons as opposed to the stuff with his brother and Terry, [iif [/ihe had replaced Cahill with for instance Micah Richards, a player that can play right back and centre half as well as being a current champion. Replacing him with a right back that made 10 appearances for the side that finished 8th is where he has unfortunately shown himself up.

Anyways sorry for going OT and well done Tom, Danny and Danny H.

Anyone who thinks Rio was left out for footballing reasons are deluding themselves.

Anyway back to England.

Weak how?

Well done to Briscoe and Tickle.

As for Morley, his omission - whilst the correct decision - is newsworthy as he is a highly capped player.

His positioning still needs work, although I'm not sure if that's what was meant by the previous comment.

Happy for them both well deserved.

At the minute though I wouldn't be disappointed if neither of them played + Manu actually purely for injury reasons.