Flannery returns to Saints squad for crunch batttle with Warrington Wolves (From St Helens Star)

Flannery returns to Saints squad for crunch batttle with Warrington Wolves

4:46pm Thursday 27th September 2012 in Latest News By Mike Critchley

EXPERIENCED Australian back rower Chris Flannery returns to the 19-man squad after missing the last three weeks but England centre Michael Shenton is not fit.

Flannery is due to retire at the end of the season – and if chosen the former State of Origin back row will be gunning to go out on a high.

Ade Gardner is included in the squad, but coach Mike Rush is unlikely to much in the way of adjustment to the side that has beaten both Wigan and Warrington in recent weeks.

Warrington include Man of Steel contender Ben Westwood –but he is not guaranteed to play after struggling with a knee ligament injury.

Saints: 1. Paul Wellens, 2. Ade Gardner, 4. Sia Soliola, 5. Francis Meli, 6. Lance Hohaia, 7. Jonny Lomax, 8. Josh Perry, 9. James Roby, 10. Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook, 11. Tony Puletua, 12. Jon Wilkin, 13. Chris Flannery, 14. Anthony Laffranchi, 15. Mark Flanagan, 16. Paul Clough, 17. Gary Wheeler, 19. Andy Dixon, 21. Tommy Makinson, 26. Josh Jones.

Warrington: 1. Brett Hodgson, 2. Chris Riley, 4. Ryan Atkins, 5. Joel Monaghan, 6. Lee Briers, 7. Richie Myler, 8. Adrian Morley, 9. Michael Monaghan, 10. Garreth Carvell, 11. Trent Waterhouse, 12. Ben Westwood, 13. Ben Harrison, 14. Micky Higham, 15. Simon Grix, 16. Paul Wood, 17. Mike Cooper, 19. Stefan Ratchford , 20. Chris Hill, 21. Tyrone McCarthy.

Referee: Ben Thaler