Harry Smith will tick off another of his dreams when he runs out to represent England against Australia at Hill Dickinson Stadium this weekend. England take on the Kangaroos on Saturday afternoon, knowing victory will take the series to a decider at Headingley.

After being left out of the squad for last weekend’s 26-6 defeat at Wembley, Smith has been recalled to his side’s starting line-up to partner captain George Williams in the halves. But for the boyhood Evertonian, the occasion will have an extra special feeling to it as he gets to play at the home of his beloved Blues.

“It hasn’t really sunk in,” he tells the ECHO. “Playing against Australia is the pinnacle for us, but it makes it extra special playing at such an amazing ground.

“I have managed to go twice, so I am just looking forward to it. It will be packed out with loads...