Former Wakefield Trinity winger Tom Johnstone is set to be rewarded for a stellar first season at Catalans Dragons with a place in the England squad for the series against Tonga.
The 28-year-old was named in the Super League Dream Team and shortlisted for the Man of Steel award after scoring 27 tries in 26 games during the regular season. Johnstone carried his form into the play-offs and was one of Catalans' standout performers in Saturday's Grand Final defeat to Wigan Warriors. His performances have not gone unnoticed by Shaun Wane, with the speedster in contention to earn his second England cap five years on from his debut.
Victor Radley, Tom Burgess and Elliott Whitehead are all set to feature after attending the Grand Final, while Dom Young was at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday for the NFL game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Tennessee Titans. Wane was due to name his final 24-man squad on Monday but the announcement has been pushed back to tomorrow to give the medical staff more time to assess players. Johnstone has secured a spot after proving his undoubted ability in Catalans colours.
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