Parramatta Eels and Lebanese International teammate Tim Mannah believes Mitchell Moses should be New South Wales’ halfback in 2018.

State of Origin seems like an eternity away by the Eels leader believes what he did at the World Cup – under new Blues coach Brad Fittler – proved he had the right attitude to play against the mighty Queenslanders.

“He’s got a huge future ahead of him and if you’re asking me I think he should be the NSW halfback, he would be my first pick,” Mannah told NRL.com.

“He threw himself into everything for Lebanon. His attitude was outstanding from the first day and I’m glad Brad [Fittler] was coaching and could see first-hand what he’s really like.”