England head coach Shaun Wane has announced a 24-strong squad for the series, which includes uncapped Warriors Junior Nsemba and Liam Marshall.
Ethan Havard has also been included after making his international debut back in 2023, as well as Luke Thompson and Harry Smith – although Thompson will miss the first Test Match in Wigan through suspension.
Former Warriors Morgan Smithies and Kai Pearce-Paul are amongst six Australian-based to be selected, alongside Tom Burgess, Herbie Farnworth, Victor Radley and Dom Young.
Speaking ahead of the series, Wane said: “I’m really excited by the squad I’ve been able to pick ahead of our two-game Test Series against Samoa. We know it’s going to be tough against the Samoans, and there’s already a lot of history between us from the recent Rugby League World Cup.
“All of the players have picked based on their form over the last 12 months whether that’s in the Betfred Super League or in the NRL, and I’m confident heading into next week’s opener in Wigan. Following on from an impressive crowd at Old Trafford this past weekend, I’m hoping rugby league fans will come out in numbers at both Wigan and Leeds to get behind England.”
Full 24-player squad:
Matty Ashton, John Bateman (both Warrington Wolves), Tom Burgess (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Daryl Clark (St Helens), Ben Currie (Warrington Wolves), Herbie Farnworth (Dolphins), Ethan Havard (Wigan Warriors), Chris Hill (Huddersfield Giants), Morgan Knowles, Matty Lees (both St Helens), Mikey Lewis (Hull KR), Liam Marshall (Wigan Warriors), Mike McMeeken (Catalans Dragons), Harry Newman (Leeds Rhinos), Junior Nsemba (Wigan Warriors), Kai Pearce-Paul (Newcastle Knights), Victor Radley (Sydney Roosters), Harry Smith (Wigan Warriors), Morgan Smithies (Canberra Raiders), Luke Thompson (Wigan Warriors), Danny Walker
Warrington Wolves), Jack Welsby (St Helens), George Williams (Warrington Wolves), Dom Young (Sydney Rabbitohs).
England will take on Samoa at The Brick Community Stadium on Sunday 27 October (2:30pm K.O.) and AMT Headingley on Saturday 2 November (2:30pm K.O.). England Wheelchair face France at Robin Park Arena on Saturday 26 October, with England Women playing Wales as the first part of a double-header at AMT Headingley.
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