St Helens boss gives Matty Foster fitness update as he names squad for Salford Red Devils clash

“He has faced some dark times during the past 12 to 18 months.”
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Light is emerging at the end of a long tunnel for 20-year-old Matty Foster.

The St Helens second row forward, who has been sidelined with both an ACL injury and a broken jaw, is ahead of schedule in his recovery programme, much to the delight of head coach Kristian.

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Woolf said: “Matty is going great at the moment and showing due diligence. He has faced some dark times during the past 12 to 18 months but he is now doing exceptionally well with his rehabilitation.’’

The head coach also insisted that the former Blackbrook junior will not be risked until he is 100% to avoid any further setback.

Saints have also named their 21-man squad for Friday’s home game against the Salford Red Devils and includes regulars Tommy Makinson, Will Hopoate, Mark Percival, Jonny Lomax, Alex Walmlsey, James Roby, Matty Lees, Joe Batchelor, Morgan Knowles and Agnatius Paasi.

Squad: 1. Jack Welsby, 2. Tommy Makinson, 3. Will Hopoate, 4. Mark Percival, 6. Jonny Lomax, 8. Alex Walmsley, 9. James Roby, 10. Matty Lees, 11. Sione Mata’utia, 12. Joe Batchelor, 13, Morgan Knowles, 14. Joey Lussick, 15. Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook, 17. Agnatius Paasi, 18. Kyle Amor, 21. Josh Simm, 22. Ben Davies, 24. Dan Norman, 26. Sam Royle, 29. Danny Hill, 30. Jumah Sambou.

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