Monday 23 November 2015 08:46, UK
Super League champions Leeds Rhinos have handed a trio of teenagers squad numbers for 2016.
Winger Ash Handley, half-back Jordan Lilley and full-back Ashton Golding, who are all 19, have been included in coach Brian McDermott's 25-man senior squad for the defence of their title next year.
Handley scored 13 tries in 20 appearances when he deputised for the injured Tom Briscoe in mid-season.
McDermott, who has previously pledged to put faith in youth and promote them into his first team, has also named 21-year-old prop Jordan Baldwinson, who rejoins the Rhinos after a season in the Championship with Featherstone.
McDermott said: "All four of these young lads have been rewarded for their efforts last season.
"I thought Ash Handley showed incredible maturity during his time in the first team last season whilst Jordan Lilley and Ashton gave fans a glimpse into the future with their performances against New Zealand recently.
"Jordan Baldwinson was the Championship young player of the year when he gained a lot of experience in a tough division for a young forward."
