England's Jermaine McGillvary nominated for 2017 Golden Boot
Saturday 25 November 2017 12:12, UK
England winger Jermaine McGillvary's outstanding World Cup has been recognised with his selection on a four-man shortlist for the 2017 Golden Boot award.
McGillvary, who has scored in each of England's last 10 matches and took his World Cup tally to seven in Saturday's 20-18 semi-final win over Tonga, is joined on the list by Australia captain Cameron Smith, Tonga forward Jason Taumalolo and Fiji winger Suliasi Vunivalu.
The winner of the most prestigious individual accolade in international rugby league will be revealed at a gala finals luncheon in Brisbane on Wednesday in the build-up to next Saturday's final between England and Australia.
The shortlist was drawn up by a panel comprising Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga, Scotland boss Steve McCormack and journalists Steve Mascord and Martyn Sadler.
Rugby League International Federation chief executive David Collier said: "The RLIF is grateful for the panel in providing these nominations for the shortlist which represents all four nations competing in the World Cup semi-finals.
"It is an outstanding list which will produce a worthy winner of the Golden Boot."
