A STAR rugby player at Urmston's Wellacre Academy, Henry Collins, has been selected for the England rugby league youth squad.
Henry, aged 16, is one of only 15 players be picked for the squad.
He will train at the England Rugby Academy where he will work with the management and coaches of the National Performance Training Squad.
Wellacre Academy's principal Melanie Wicks said: "Henry is one of only 15 players to make it into the squad on this occasion, representing a significant achievement of which we are immensely proud.
"We look forward to offering Henry our continued support as he continues to inspire with his fantastic achievements, all whilst doing something he so obviously enjoys."
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