Paul Wellens was at the Etihad 11 years ago when Sergio Aguero scored in the 94th minute to clinch Manchester City’s first Premier League crown. ‘That was magical,’ the St Helens head coach and City season-ticket holder recalled to Sportsmail. ‘One of sport’s iconic moments.’
Well, on Saturday, Wellens oversaw one of rugby league’s iconic moments, as Lewis Dodd kicked a golden-point drop goal in extra time to stun two-time NRL premiers Penrith Panthers in their own backyard in the World Club Challenge.
It is the first time a side from these shores has won the annual contest between the English and Australian champions Down Under since Wigan in 1994.