ANOTHER fantastic display from Saints' Jack Welsby helped England Academy wrap up a 2-0 series win over Australia Schoolboys with an 18-6 win at Headingley.

The Saints Scademy player backed up last week's display at Leigh with two crucial tries.

England were trailing 6-2 to a Star To’a try when full-back Welsby produced a moment of magic to dart past the Aussies’ defence for a touchdown.

The on 33 minutes, Welsby crossed again - his fourth try in the two games against the Australia Schoolboys - to stretch the lead, which with a couple of Harry Smith goals made it 16-6 at half-time.

England dominated the second half, and some stubborn defence ensured the Australians were kept at bay.

Welsby, who made his senior Saints debut at the end of last season, said: “It is an unbelievable feeling - the best I have ever had. I’d just like to say thank you to all the boys for such a top effort and the coaches for an amazing two weeks.”

“I can’t wait to play the Aussies again, hopefully.”

England Academy: Jack Welsby, Innes Senior, Cameron Scott, Harry Newman, Tom Nisbet, Callum McLelland, Harry Smith, Oliver Wilson, Corey Johnson, Ethan Havard, Sam Walters, Owen Trout, Morgan Smithies.

Interchanges: Muizz Mustapha, Loui McConnell, Tom Holroyd, Joe Shorrocks.

Tries: Jack Welsby (2)

Goals: Harry Smith (5)

Australian Schoolboys: Zac Cini, Stephen Critchon, Bradman Best, Star To’a, Jason Saab, Jock Maddeb, Tom Dearden, Ratu Nanovo, Ryan Gray, Jayden Tanner, Juwan Compain, Matt Doorey, Tommy Talau.

Interchanges: Max Altus, Matthew Dragisic, Jalaz Bazzaz, Franklin Pele

Referee: Jack Smith

Attendance: 1,557.