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    Amazing U13s cricket squad pic includes ex-Chelsea star and two internationals in different sports – can you spot them?

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    KENT CRICKET have shared a remarkable throwback photo that features two England internationals in cricket and rugby, as well as a former Chelsea star.The 12-year-old pic features the Kent Under-13s team, captained by now-England opening batsman Zak Crawley, 25.
    Kent Cricket Under-13s team in 2011 featured three future professionalsCredit: Twitter @KentCricket
    Nathan Baxter, left, is a goalkeeper and Zak Crawley, is an England batsmanCredit: Twitter @KentCricket
    Ben Earl plays rugby for EnglandCredit: Twitter @KentCricket
    Kent U13s captain Crawley was England’s top scorer at The AshesCredit: Getty
    Ben Earl has 18 caps for England and started in the World Cup win over ArgentinaCredit: Getty
    Nathan Baxter now plays for Bolton after coming through Chelsea’s academyCredit: Getty
    He is instantly recognisable sitting in the front row, sporting his characteristic big grin.
    Crawley scored more runs than any other England player at The Ashes this year and was just 16 short of Aussie Usman Khawaja’s best of 496.
    Two seats down from Crawley in the photo is another player who has gone on to be a professional – but in football rather than cricket.
    Goalkeeper Nathan Baxter now plays for Bolton after coming through Chelsea’s academy system.
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    The 24-year-old had several loan spells at the likes of Hull, Accrington Stanley and Ross County before leaving Blues on a permanent basis in the summer.
    That pair are not the only famous faces in the squad photo – England rugby international Ben Earl also features.
    The Saracens flanker is easy to spot as he beams from ear to ear, mainly thanks to his large frame.
    His physique has helped him become a mainstay in the England team and the 25-year-old now has 18 caps to his name.
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    Earl started in the 27-10 win over Argentina in England’s World Cup opener last Saturday.
    And he is likely to play a part for the Red Roses when they take on Japan on Sunday. More

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      Watch as Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium is dramatically transformed for England’s Rugby League World Cup semi vs Samoa

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      ARSENAL’S Emirates Stadium has been dramatically transformed for England’s Rugby League World Cup semi-final against Samoa. The goals at either end were changed from a rectangle to the letter H.
      Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium was transformedCredit: Twitter
      The North London venue is hosting England’s Rugby League World Cup semiCredit: Twitter
      England play Samoa on SaturdayCredit: Twitter
      Lines were redrawn and rugby posts were installedCredit: Twitter
      Staff worked tirelessly to redraw the lines on the pitch and the grass was carefully inspected.
      England’s rugby league World Cup semi-final opponents Samoa then trained on the pitch ahead of Saturday’s clash.
      Samoa caused an upset last weekend, defeating Tonga to reach the last four for the first time.
      However, things have been smoother for England, who have recorded convincing wins at every stage, with the most recent coming against Paua New Guinea with a 46-6 victory.
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      Confidence is sky high and England are charging towards a first final on home soil since 1995.
      England forward Victor Radley said: “We’re just worried about ourselves, not them.
      “They’re going to be stronger from the opening day, but we’re going to be stronger too.
      “They’ve got a talented team and it’ll take 17 tough Englishmen to stop them.
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      “Luckily, that’s what we’ve got.”
      Play is due to get underway at 2.30pm and will be free to watch on BBC One.
      Samoa trained at the Emirates in preparation for the big gameCredit: Twitter
      England are heavy favourites for the semi-finalCredit: Twitter More

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      John Terry ready to help England’s Rugby League World Cup victory bid after striking friendship with England boss Wane

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      SHAUN WANE will team up with a captain, leader, legend as England look to win rugby league’s World Cup – John Terry.
      And he is in no doubt that Super League this year is stronger than ever, thanks to the likes of John Bateman coming back and Greg Inglis joining.

      John Terry will be asked to help England ahead of their bid to win the Rugby League World CupCredit: PA:Press Association

      National boss Wane has been taking part in a sporting directorship course to fill his days while the 13-a-side code is out of action.
      Now Aston Villa assistant boss Terry is also studying and he will be asked to tell England’s players what it takes to succeed at the highest level, as will golfer Lee Westwood.
      Wane said: “I’ve had quite a few chats with John and he’s very knowledgeable. I did a chat for Uefa coaching badge attendees and he was one of them.
      “All I talked about was standards and what we did at Wigan. He loved it and we’ve kept in touch. I learn from him and him from me.

      “He’ll be going up to training. He’s really keen, very smart and loves our way of thinking in rugby league.

      England boss Shaun Wane is eager for his players to learn from as many people as possible ahead of the World Cup
      “He’s got a real understanding about rugby league and he loves the game – and he’s a very proud Englishman.
      “Lee Westwood is another one and he’ll be getting involved with us.
      “It’s important for the players to get a perspective from another sport. Lee is very individual in terms of the sport he plays while John has played for England.

      “I love speaking to people like that about how they train, what they do, what their thought process is and what their standards are.
      “I’m assuming that our players will have a thirst for that too and if they don’t, I want them to have an open mind about things like that.”

      Golfer Lee Westwood will also give Wane’s men the benefit of his expertiseCredit: Paul Edwards – The Sun
      Wane has effectively been kicking his heels after the Covid-19 pandemic saw England’s Ashes series with Australia cancelled.
      But as far as he is concerned, his side will be facing the Exiles, a team made up of Super League’s best ex-NRL players, on June 27 and hopes to face Fiji about 10 days before the World Cup’s opening game against Samoa on October 23.
      And he believes the pool is getting stronger after Bateman returned to Wigan after a stellar NRL stint, while Super League dropping matches from its schedule would not be a bad thing.
      He added: “John is going to be a great addition and Greg is obviously a fantastic player, it won’t take him long to get back into shape.
      “But the competition is going to be stronger with John in, no question. We just need more great games of the intensity of Wigan-St Helens or Wigan-Warrington. I hope we’ll see that.”

      Shaun Wane would be happy for Great Britain international Blake Austin to line up for the Exiles against EnglandCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      England taking on the Exiles could see Wane’s men face the likes of Inglis, Israel Folau, James Maloney and Bevan French.
      But he also hopes one-time Great Britain internationals Jackson Hastings and Blake Austin face the country they qualify for
      He said: “Absolutely I would. I want that Exiles team to be as strong as possible and they’d be a lot stronger with Blake Austin in, no question.
      “I want that game to be like a Test match.” More