FORMER Wolves assistant Richard Marshall has named three Warrington players in England's 20-man squad to face the Australian Schoolboys.

The sides will clash in a two-game Autumn Academy International Series at Leigh Sports Village in December.

Eight Super League clubs are represented in the squad, which features four players from Wigan Warriors, four from Leeds Rhinos, three from Hull FC, three from Warrington Wolves, three from Huddersfield and one apiece from London Broncos, Widnes Vikings and St Helens.

Wolves are represented in the squad by Jack Johnson, Toby King and Sam Wilde.

England Academy coach Marshall says some tough decisions were made when agreeing on the final 20 and is pleased to see so many clubs represented in the final squad.

“All coaches involved made the decision on the squad with an eye on the opposition and what we needed to compete against them,” said Marshall.

“Several players included were from outside of the initial 40-man squad, most notably Joe Keyes, Jordan Abdull, Liam Johnson and Sam Wilde. Their form and in some cases first team representation warranted inclusion.

“Players were selected from all over the country and it’s encouraging that so many different academies are included within the group.

“It’s our job to get them playing as a team and supporting each other throughout our camp. Ultimately our goal is for the players to push on to the Knights programme and then on to full representative honours.”

Marshall is expecting a physical test against the Australian Schoolboys in December but will be mainly looking at how the England squad comes together in camp and how they prepare themselves for the International Series.

“We expect them to be strong, professional and talented,” said the England Academy coach.

“We will be concentrating more on the England boys and how they handle being in camp and playing for their country. It’s a massive honour to play for your country and we hope they embrace this and enjoy the experience.

“We’ll come together in November to have good look at the players. Anyone who performs well in practice and shows passion, leadership and desire will be in with a good shout of making that final 17-man squad.

“We’re looking forward to the Autumn Academy International Series and at a time during the off-season when very few competitive games are being played we hope to get a passionate English crowd behind us.”

The Australian Schoolboys will begin their campaign on Wednesday November 26 (6.30pm) against a Combined Regional Select squad at Derwent Park, Workington, Cumbria.

Their full tour schedule is as follows: Wigan Warriors Academy v Australian Schoolboys, Saturday November 29 2014 (Solid Strip Community Stadium, Orrell, Wigan, 12.00pm) Leeds Rhinos v Australian Schoolboys, Tuesday December 2 2014 (Headingley Carnegie Stadium, Leeds, 7.00pm)

Autumn Academy International Series Game One, England v Australian Schoolboys, Saturday December 6 2014, (Leigh Sports Village, Leigh, 2.00pm) Autumn Academy International Series Game Two, England v Australian Schoolboys, Friday December 12 (Leigh Sports Village, Leigh, 7.00pm)

The England squad for the 2014 Autumn Academy International Series is as follows (professional club and community club shown): Ash Golding, Leeds Rhinos, Oulton Raiders Ash Handley, Leeds Rhinos, Stanley Rangers Callum Lancaster, Hull FC, East Hull Elliot Minchella, Leeds Rhinos, West Bowling Jack Johnson, Warrington Wolves, Saddleworth Rangers Jake Shorrocks, Wigan Warriors, Wigan St Patricks Jansin Turgut, Hull FC, West Hull Joe Keyes, London Broncos, Medway Dragons Jordan Abdul, Hull FC, Skirlaugh Liam Johnson, Huddersfield Giants, Newsome Panthers Luke Waterworth, Wigan Warriors, Ince Rose Bridge Mikey Wood, Huddersfield Giants, Slaithwaite Saracens Nick Gregson, Wigan Warriors, Wigan St Patricks Oliver Davies, St Helens, Orrell St James Oliver Gildart, Wigan Warriors, Wigan St Patricks Robbie Ward, Leeds Rhinos, Oulton Raiders Sam Wilde, Warrington Wolves, Shevington Sharks Ted Chaplehow, Widnes Vikings, West Bank Bears Toby King, Warrington Wolves, Meltham All Blacks Tyler Dickinson, Huddersfield Giants, Siddal