WIGAN WARRIORS halfback Jenna Foubister can’t quite believe the twelve months she has just experienced.
A year ago the 18-year-old was preparing for a third season with the Academy side at The Brick Community Stadium, but soon after the Super League season started, coach Denis Betts promoted her to the first team.
She marked her Super League debut with a try in a 102-0 win over Huddersfield in May, and went on to score a total of six in ten appearances.
That form brought an England call-up for November’s Test against Wales, and although she didn’t make the matchday 17, she has retained her place in the squad and could make her international debut against Australia in Las Vegas on March 2.
“Last year was the most unexpected season for me,” said Foubister.
“I thought I’d be playing in the Academy all year, but I didn’t even get a game there before I moved up to the first team.
“To then play there, go on to be picked to play against Yorkshire in the Origin team and then get into the England squad to play Wales was just unbelievable.
“I didn’t think any of that would happen, so I’m really proud of what I achieved.
“Now I just want to get more experience at the top level and move my game forward.
“I definitely feel more prepared for the season ahead than I did this time last year and the experience I gained will help me moving forward.
“I would love to get an England game under my belt so I just need to work as hard as I can over the next couple of weeks to earn myself a spot in the team.
“But even if I don’t play this time it will still be a great experience to go out there with the girls.”
