But Ashton said he drew inspiration from the example of fellow England striker Michael Owen, who made a scoring return against Estonia after almost a year out with a knee ligament injury.

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Hull however had the last say when winger Matt Daylight made a try-scoring return after a six-week absence with a broken jaw.

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Graham made a try-scoring international debut against New Zealand at St Helens in 2006.

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