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With the Ashes series cancelled, England coach Shaun Wane admits he is open to the idea of reviving the Exiles before the Rugby League World Cup.

It's been spoken about for some time with Catalans Dragons coach Steve McNamara another supporter of the concept and looking at the foreign talent in the Super League, it's hard to believe they wouldn't provide a test for England.

The last time an Exiles team was put together was in 2003, but what would a 2020 team look like? Hull Live's Hull FC reporter William Jackson takes a look.

1 Bevan French

The 23-year-old has starred at full-back for Wigan this season, powering the Warriors up the table.

French didn't feature at full-back last season, but Zak Hardaker has since moved into the centres.

French does have plenty of NRL experience with Parramatta Eels and he arrived with a good reputation, he's been one of the stars of the Warriors' season so far.

2 Mahe Fonua

The outside back might prefer to play at centre, but he’s been pushed out wide in this team. He’s returned to the UK for 2020 and he’s being backed for big things.

3 Kevin Naiqama

The centre helped St Helens to the Grand Final in his first season with the club last time around. In fact, he enjoyed a remarkable debut campaign in the Super League, hitting high standards in every single game.

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4 Konrad Hurrell

A real powerhouse centre. While Leeds Rhinos hardly enjoyed the best of seasons in 2019, Hurrell could be seen having real fun in the outside backs.

The Tonga international scored 14 tries and was understandably included in the Super League Dream Team. He's started impressively this time around, too.

5 Israel Folau

Controversy aside, Folau is one hell of a player and would ordinarily command a spot in the Exiles squad with ease.

He's enjoyed a fine start to life with Catalans Dragons and he'll be looking to kick on and really showcase his ability when the action returns.

6 Aidan Sezer

The NRL Grand Finalist became Huddersfield Giants’ first marquee signing last week, joining from Canberra Raiders.

Sezer has already lit up the league with his talismanic displays in the halves for Simon Woolford's side and he'll certainly look to continue making a positive impact as the season progresses.

7 James Maloney

Maloney featured in two of New South Wales’ State of Origin games last season and as such, he surprised a few when he swapped the NRL for Catalans Dragons.

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At 33, he’s not young, but he’s still considered close to his peak and his arrival gives the Dragons a lot of hope.

8 David Fifita

A talismanic prop who has become a real fan favourite in the Super League during his time at Wakefield Trinity.

He’s considered one of the best forwards in the competition and he’ll surely be a shoo-in should they bring back the Exiles.

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9 Matt Parcell

There aren’t many international hookers in the Super League, but Parcell is probably the pick of the bunch. Having signed permanently at Craven Park, he’ll be looking to kick on this year

10 Matt Prior

Replacing Trent Merrin at Leeds, Prior is being tipped for big things at Leeds. Prior represented New South Wales in 2018 and he’s been a regular with Cronulla Sharks since 2014.

11 Manu Ma’u

Another new Hull FC signing. Ma’u was part of the Tonga squad to pick up historic wins over Great Britain and Australia in the off-season, just a month or so after he was nominated for a Dally M award.

He picked up huge amounts of plaudits for his form last season and there is a recognition that he’s arrived at Hull in his prime, although injuries have seen the best of him this season so far.

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12 Sonny Bill Williams

No signing has created the buzz Williams has. Making the switch from union to Toronto Wolfpack in a record breaking deal, the New Zealander is being predicted to light up the Super League.

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13 Ben Murdoch-Masila

Another Tongan, Murdoch-Masila has impressed since making the move from Penrith Panthers to Salford Red Devils in 2016.

He has starred for Warrington Wolves since 2018 and at the end of the season he will rejoin the NRL.

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14 Sam Kasiano

Catalans pulled off a real coup when they landed Kasiano from Melbourne Storm last season and he’s sure to impress in 2020

15 Tui Lolohea

The half-back helped Salford to the Grand Final last season before starring in a Tonga shirt. Big things are expected of him.

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16 Ligi Sao

His signing from New Zealand Warriors went under the radar a little, but he has certainly caught the eye this season with Hull.

17 Rhyse Martin

The Papua New Guinea international has impressed since making the move from Canterbury Bulldogs to Leeds Rhinos in 2019.

He's only played 12 games for Leeds so far, but he certainly looks the part for the Rhinos.