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 anSt Helens’ Joe Batchelor on his stunning rise to England honours
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 an