Castleford Tigers boss Lee Radford challenges full-back Niall Evalds to hold on to England role
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Evalds’ Castleford Tigers coach Lee Radford reckons the prospect should inspire the 28-year-old during the 2022 domestic campaign.
“I think they will take two [full-backs],” Radford predicted of the England squad.
“That has got to be his aspiration, without a doubt.”
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Hide AdRadford insisted: “I really like Niall and speaking to Lasty [Tigers and England assistant-coach Andy Last], I think [national boss] Shaun Wane likes him as well.
“He’s a head down, backside up type of player - you don’t get any fuss out of him.
“He trains hard and plays well. I’m really looking forward to working with him.”
Radford is also hopeful stand-off Jake Trueman can shake off the back problem which has hampered him for the past two seasons.
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Hide Ad“He had an operation,” Radford confirmed. “It was all about getting him under the knife as soon as possible to give him an opportunity for this pre-season.
“He is a fantastic player - instrumental to this team, I think - and we need him on the field. Whatever his back issue is, we need to try and get it fixed as soon as we can and get him injury-free, leading the team around the park.”
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