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As he watched game after game from the stands during an injury-ravaged spell in the NRL, Ryan Hall could have been forgiven for thinking his international days were behind him.

England’s all-time record tryscorer was on the back foot before he even arrived in Australia after sustaining an ACL injury with the ink still drying on the contract that took him to Sydney Roosters in 2018.

Hall went on to dislocate the same knee twice the following year, with those setbacks restricting him to 11 appearances during his time Down Under.

But the former Leeds Rhinos winger rebuilt himself and never gave up on his international career.

Ryan Hall is back in England colours. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Now, Hall has the opportunity to add to his 38 caps - four years on from his last - after being named in Shaun Wane’s squad for Saturday’s clash with the Combined Nations All Stars.

It is a reward not only for his form in Hull KR colours, but for his perseverance during the dark times.

“I’m really satisfied with myself,” the 34-year-old told The Yorkshire Post.

“I’ve been away from England for four years but I’ve forced my way back in through my form at Hull KR.

Ryan Hall touching down on his last England appearance in 2018. (Picture: SWPix.com)

“It was one of my goals to get back in again. There are always going to be doubters because of my age and what’s gone on before but it’s really pleasing to get in through hard work.

“I always had confidence within myself to get myself back into the fold and perform at this level again.

“Obviously last year when I didn’t get picked I was a bit disappointed but I never doubted it for a second because I knew there was always next year. As long as I’m playing on the field it’s in my power.

Ryan Hall insists he never gave up on England dream as he targets third World Cup