"He's a very good player is Jake and I spoke to him in the week and he'll be available for the World Cup next year. When picking a squad, the thing you will never hear from me is he's won the Man of Steel'. I don't pay attention to stuff like that. I don't know who's in the [Super League] Dream Team for example. That never comes into my reckoning."
"Connor is by far the most notable omission from the 24-man squad to take on Australia in the first Ashes series since 2003. It begins on 25 October at Wembley, with Tests at Everton and Headingley to follow on successive Saturdays. There are a number of surprise inclusions, including a returnfor Hull KR's Joe Burgess after his two-try performance in the Super League Grand Final on Saturday. The winger has been out of the national side for a decade."
Jake Connor, winner of Super League's Man of Steel, was omitted from England's 24-man Ashes squad. Shaun Wane described the choice as not difficult and prioritised players judged capable of performing against Australia rather than relying on domestic awards or Dream Team selections. The Ashes opener is scheduled for 25 October at Wembley, followed by Tests at Everton and Headingley on successive Saturdays. Surprise inclusions feature Joe Burgess after his two-try Grand Final performance. Leigh forward Owen Trout and AJ Brimson received first Test call-ups, with Brimson qualifying through English ties despite being born in Australia. Connor is expected to be available for next year's World Cup.
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