Two of Norfolk's brightest prospects will look to power England to world glory this evening.

Eastern Daily Press: Tom West starts on the bench in the World Under-20 final.Tom West starts on the bench in the World Under-20 final. (Image: 2016 Getty Images)

Will Evans and Tom West have helped steer the Red Rose to the final of the World Under-20 Championship – and both will be at the AJ Bell Stadium in Salford when the men in white lock horns against Ireland at 7pm – Evans starting with West on the bench.

Evans has started all but one of his side's four matches, scoring a debut try during a resounding 44-0 victory over Scotland in the group stages.

West, likewise, has made three appearances, but one came as a replacement in the 39-17 semi-final victory against South Africa.

'Hopefully I can play my part in helping the England team lift the trophy,' said West.

The Red Rose lost last year's final to New Zealand but won the previous two tournaments. Their fourth final in the row was secured by beating Italy (48-10), Scotland, Australia (17-13) and South Africa. Ireland thumped Argentina 37-7 in their last-four match to reach their maiden final.

Evans says that record is more a source of pride than pressure. 'We came into the tournament knowing we have a strong squad, with quite a few players who had already played Aviva Premiership rugby, so we want to emulate those other teams,' he said.

Leicester Tigers flanker Evans used to play for Wymondham while West, a loosehead prop, learned the ropes at Diss before eventually joining the Wasps Academy.