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England coach Shaun Wane is expecting Wigan Warriors forward John Bateman to be revitalised by his appointment as captain for Saturday’s Test match against France in Perpignan.

England head coach Shaun Wane met with the media on Wednesday to discuss the upcoming Test match against France, his plans for next year's World Cup and much more. Here are the key points Wane covered in his press briefing.

In-form Wigan Warriors star Jackson Hastings admits he would love to represent England at this year’s World Cup but stated that: “Obviously English-born players take priority.”

Wigan coach Adrian Lam will specially select a player to mark pacy Wakefield winger Tom Johnstone in the opening match of Super League's Easter programme on Thursday.

Former Wigan great Denis Betts has tipped St Helens star Jonny Lomax as a potential England captain ahead of this year’s World Cup.Betts represented England and Great Britain with distinction during his playing career and served as Wayne Bennett’s assistant at the last World Cup in Australia.Current national team boss Shaun Wane is weighing up his options as skipper following the retirement of legends James Graham and Sean O’Loughlin.Wane recently described O’Loughlin as “irreplaceable” as