England Completes 3-0 Test Series Victory Over Tonga as Whitehead Scores in Final International Appearance

Despite Tonga's claims about poor officiating and pitch conditions, England secures comprehensive 26-4 victory in final match, highlighting strong performances from Harry Smith and Harry Newman.

• England secured a comprehensive 3-0 Test series victory over Tonga, with the final match ending in a 26-4 triumph at Headingley.
• In his final international appearance, Elliot Whitehead scored a crucial try, wrapping up England's most complete performance of their series win against Tonga.
• Harry Smith and Harry Newman delivered standout performances, with Smith named player of the series and the two creating a promising partnership throughout the games.
• Despite Tonga's protests over poor officiating and pitch conditions, England displayed a clinical performance with superb defensive efforts, preventing a certain try in the final play of the game.
• Ending the series on a high note for England, the match also highlighted Shaun Wane's selection conundrum with a new-look side showing consistency and strength, providing the coach with an abundance of talent to select from in the backline.

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