Joe Batchelor says the call from Shaun Wane "knocked me off my feet" after he started the season merely hoping to do justice to a starting shirt at St Helens.
The 27-year-old forward made his England debut on Saturday, completing a remarkable journey from working at Frankie and Benny's while a part-time player.
He played for Coventry Bears anAlready a subscriber? Log in here
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