
Wales became the first-ever Four Nations champions at under 16s level after beating England Lions 38-18 in Leigh.
The victory left Wales unbeaten at the top of the standings after big wins over Ireland and Scotland earlier this year.
Wales ran in seven tries in a comprehensive win, with Henry Parker's try and five goals contributing 14 of his side’s points.
It all started as early as the fifth minute when Nathan Davies went over for Wales' first try and Parker converted.
England soon levelled after a good set that saw Nathaniel Parker score, with Jack Bibey converting.
But after that, Wales took control and were 28-6 up at half-time thanks to tries from Joseph Johnson, Jake Nottingham, Henry Parker and Kaden Johnson, all scored in a 20-minute golden spell before the break. Parker converted three of them.
England couldn't recover from that and were further frustrated when Bibey was given a yellow card. Jacob Jones managed a further try during the ten-minute spell when they had the one-player advantage to put the game beyond England's reach.
That didn't stop the home side from attempting a come-back. Tries from Jayden Aaron and Lucas Mulqueeny, were both improved by Bibey to bring the score back to 32-18
However, Wales sealed their victory seven minutes before the end when Jacob Morris dived in under the sticks and Parker converted.
ENGLAND COMMUNITY LIONS U16: Jaylen Conway (Hensingham), Diego Walker (Leigh Miners Rangers), Alex Golighty (Bentley), Kian Goodhand (West Hull), Oliver Shallcross (West Hull), Lewis Pilling (Blackbrook Royals), Nathaniel Parker (West Bank Bears), Arben Pervizaj (Hensingham), Lucas Mulqueeny (Crosfields), Alfie Cox (Wath Brow Hornets), Henley Donnan (Hensingham), Layton Dockray (Wath Brow Hornets), Jack Bibey (Leigh Miners Rangers). Subs: Stan Beaumont (Hull Wyke), Lloyd Stainton (Egremont Rangers), Jayden Aaron (Ashton Bears), Zac Mannion (West Bank Bears), Zavier Dele Charley (Salford City Roosters), Jack Jones (Shaw Cross Sharks), Tyler Sykes (Dewsbury Celtic)
WALES U16: Samuel Dickenson (Woolston Rovers), Joseph Johnson (Aber Valley Wolves), Sam Grice (York Acorn), Morgan Marozzelli (Aber Valley Wolves), Jacob Jones (Bridgend Blue Bulls), Kai Sengul (Aber Valley Wolves), Henry Parker (Aber Valley Wolves), Harri Jacob (Torfaen Tigers), Finlay Walker (Aber Valley Wolves), Nathan Davies (Bridgend Blue Bulls), Kaden Johnson (Crosfields), Jake Nottingham (Bridgend Blue Bulls), Kade Woodward (Torfaen Tigers). Subs: Iestyn Jones (Torfaen Tigers), Ryan Jones (Aber Valley Wolves), Owain Martin (Bridgend Blue Bulls), Jacob Morris (Cynon Valley Cavaliers), Jake Sheppard (Torfaen Tigers), Alex Green (Bridgend Blue Bulls)
Referee: Kristian Silcock. Half-time: 6-28
U16 FOUR NATIONS
ENGLAND LIONS 18 WALES 38
Andy Morgan at Leigh Miners Rangers
Pics: Ben Challis