England coach Steve McNamara announces his line-up, and captain, to face the Exiles on Wednesday.

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Four players will make their international debuts when England face the Exiles in Wednesday’s International Origin Game Two at the Galpharm Stadium, Huddersfield, kick-off 7.45pm.

England coach Steve McNamara today confirmed debuts for Warrington Wolves utility back Stefan Ratchford while Danny Brough of Huddersfield Giants and Salford City Reds' Matty Smith will form a new-look half-back partnership, with Hull KR prop Scott Taylor starting from the bench.

St Helens back-row Jon Wilkin will captain the team after Jamie Peacock’s retirement last month. Wilkin will partner Leeds Rhinos second row Carl Ablett with Jamie Jones-Buchanan of Leeds starting at loose forward.

“We have a young, hungry side that will take on the Exiles on Wednesday,” said national coach McNamara.

“We have made a number of changes from the first game and it is an exciting opportunity to see some real quality young players coming in and staking a claim for a regular place in the side.”

McNamara is also looking forward to see how Brough and Smith cut it at this level forming a new half-back combination.

“Matty (Smith) and Danny (Brough) really excite me,” added McNamara.

“They have been in tremendous form in the Stobart Super League and I know they have the ability to step up and perform at this level. They will complement each other’s skills and can form a devastating partnership.”

Tickets for the International Origin Series Game 2 fixture between England and the Exiles at Galpharm Stadium, Huddersfield, on Wednesday July 4 (7.45pm) cost from £21 (£10 concessions) and can be purchased through the RFL Ticket office on 0844 856 1113 or by visiting www.rugbyleaguetickets.co.uk

The England team to face Exiles is as follows (professional club and community club in brackets):

Number

Player

Club

1

Stefan Ratchford

(Warrington Wolves, Wigan St Patricks)

2

Josh Charnley

(Wigan Warriors, Wigan St Patricks)

3

Leroy Cudjoe

(Huddersfield Giants, Newsome Panthers)

4

Ryan Atkins

(Warrington Wolves, Stanningley)

5

Tom Briscoe

(Hull FC, Featherstone Lions)

6

Matty Smith

(Salford City Reds, Blackbrook)

7

Danny Brough

(Huddersfield Giants, Thornhill Trojans)

8

Eorl Crabtree

(Huddersfield Giants, Huddersfield YMCA)

9

James Roby

(St Helens, Blackbrook)

10

Garreth Carvell

(Warrington Wolves, Stanningley)

11

Carl Ablett

(Leeds Rhinos, Hunslet Parkside)

12

Jon Wilkin ©

(St Helens, East Hull)

13

Jamie Jones-Buchanan

(Leeds Rhinos, Stanningley)

14

Rob Burrow

(Leeds Rhinos, Featherstone Lions)

15

Liam Farrell

(Wigan Warriors, Wigan St Patricks)

16

Lee Mossop

(Wigan Warriors, Hensingham)

17

Scott Taylor

(Hull KR, Skirlaugh)