Radlinski agrees to England role

Radlinski played for Great Britain between 1996 and 2004

England have added former Wigan and Great Britain international Kris Radlinski to the backroom team for the international with France on 13 June.

Radlinski, 33, who won caps for both England and Great Britain, will also continue as Scholarship manager/coach at Wigan, a post he took up in March.

"Kris had an illustrious career and brings a wealth of experience to the squad," said head coach Tony Smith.

"He is an excellent role model, and I'm sure will be a welcome addition."

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During his international career, Radlinski represented England on 10 occasions and won 20 Great Britain caps.

In 13 years at Wigan he played 322 times scoring 734 points, before retiring in 2006.

Smith hinted that his involvement in the France game could be the start of a longer-term role.

"The aim of involving Kris in the squad for the French trip is for him to take a look at us, and for us to take a look at him with a view to a potential role in this autumn's Four Nations," he said.

Radlinski said it would be a learning experience, but he was also looking forward to giving the younger players the benefit of his international experience.