KAL CALL BROD NEWS

BY DAVE CRAVEN

BRODIE CROFT is “stoked” Salford team-mate Kallum Watkins has another England chance but wishes he did not have to face him.

Aussie stand-off Croft plays for the Combined Nations All Stars against Shaun Wane’s side at Warrington.

And Watkins (left), 31, lines up at centre five years after his last England appearance in the 2017 World Cup final, after overcoming serious injuries to flourish this term in the second-row.

Croft said: “Kal’s been playing on my edge and I’ve enjoyed every minute.

“I’m stoked he’s got this opportunity to play for England again. But I wish he was on our team.”