🔗 Share this article 'He's shouting pick me' - has Lewis played way into England's Ashes team? Mikey Lewis made his England debut in 2023 but could he be at the core of his national side against Australia? If there was any lingering doubt Mikey Lewis would be in contention to start for England in the first Test of the Ashes series against Australia in two weeks' time then his performance for Hull KR on Saturday surely put paid to that. The influential 24-year-old playmaker opened the scoring for the Robins during their historic Super League Grand Final victory against Wigan Warriors. Following an exceptional dummy move that led to his try, Hull KR gained momentum to achieve a remarkable domestic treble, entering the record books as just the fifth Grand Final champion in nearly three decades. Selection Dilemma for England Coach Although he fell just short of retaining the Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel award, which went to Leeds' Jake Connor, he secured the Rob Burrow Award as Grand Final man of the match. England manager Shaun Wane, preparing to announce his squad Monday, now faces significant selection challenges for the inaugural Ashes Test at Wembley in two weeks. England captain George Williams from Warrington remains a certainty, while Harry Smith's scoring performance during Wigan's comeback attempt places him alongside Lewis in the selection conversation. Additionally, Connor has compelling claims for selection following a sophisticated season where he guided the Rhinos to their initial top-four placement since 2017. Professional Assessment of Lewis' National Team Prospects Mikey Lewis has made five England appearances, scoring two tries With the historic Ashes revival after twenty years approaching, Hull KR's Willie Peters (set to assist the Kangaroos) considers Lewis' championship performance a transformative career milestone. “My comment about Mikey Lewis arriving specifically addressed that pivotal occasion,” Peters clarified. “No platform exceeds a Grand Final and he commanded that initial half. “Despite facing considerable criticism, this demonstrates the caliber of player we possess and his true character. Salford Red Devils boss Paul Rowley thinks that despite a crowded line-up of players bidding to start, Lewis has convincingly made his case. “Mikey Lewis is essentially demanding selection, challenging coaches to overlook him at their peril,” Rowley observed. “He's demonstrating his capability as an elite performer excelling in high-pressure situations. “Lewis absolutely warrants inclusion, though accommodating all talented players proves challenging with limited positions available.” Hull KR's Mikey Lewis departed Old Trafford celebrating his Grand Final victory and Rob Burrow man-of-the-match honor