🔗 Share this article 'He's shouting pick me' - has Lewis played way into England's Ashes team? Could Mikey Lewis become England's key player against Australia following his 2023 debut? 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. His brilliant dummy-set try initiated Hull KR's path to an extraordinary domestic triple crown, establishing them historically among the elite five Grand Final winners over the past thirty years. National Team Manager Confronts Selection Challenge 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. Warrington's George Williams is England's captain, while Harry Smith - who himself scored on Saturday as Wigan threatened a second-half comeback - is also in contention alongside Lewis for a starting place. Connor also presents a strong case for inclusion after a polished campaign that returned the Rhinos to top-four contention for the first time in six years. Expert Opinions on Lewis' Selection Claims Having appeared five times for England and crossed twice, Lewis possesses international pedigree 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. “When I declared Mikey Lewis has arrived, I referred to that significant moment,” Peters explained. “It doesn't get bigger than a Grand Final and he owned that first half. “He cops a lot but it just shows the type of player we've got, who he is and what he's about. Salford Red Devils manager Paul Rowley believes Lewis has emphatically stated his selection argument amid intense competition. “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