HULL FC: 'Outstanding' Houghton in Macca's thoughts for England
DANNY Houghton's recent form has drawn praise from England coach Steve McNamara – who has labelled the Hull FC star "outstanding".
And the 21-year-old has been challenged to maintain his current form until the end of the season to force his way into McNamara's Four Nations squad.
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Four Nations hope: Danny Houghton.
Houghton has been one of Super League's top performers in recent weeks, winning rave reviews from his coach Richard Agar and fellow professionals.
And speaking to the Mail, McNamara admitted his own admiration for Houghton.
"Danny is developing all the time as a player and he has without a doubt put in some outstanding performances of late," McNamara told the Mail. "Some of his statistics and numbers that he has posted are huge.
"The challenge for Danny now is to keep progressing in that direction and do it on a consistent basis, which he seems to be dealing well with at this moment in time."
Houghton was not named in McNamara's 37-man England squad for a team get-together last week, with Hull FC represented by Tom Briscoe, Kirk Yeaman and Willie Manu.
But with the national coach stressing other players still have a chance, Houghton appears a front-runner.
"Danny is certainly a player who is on the radar and without a doubt his performances have been noted," McNamara added.
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by Mark, West is Best
Thursday, July 29 2010, 1:37PM
“33 comments, and most bickering with this idiot from Rovers. I'm not interested whos dad is biggest. This report is about a quality young hooker, so lets comment about how well this HULL kid is doing, he is certainly playing very well at the minute and I bet Berrigan has had a massive influence on young Danny's progress.”
by dexter, the texter
Thursday, July 29 2010, 8:17AM
“and hes from the north queensland cowboys,lol”
by good, old belle vue rangers
Thursday, July 29 2010, 8:12AM
“10-5 historic club,why belle vue rangers are more historic and better known in rugby league than hull kingston rovers”
by dexter, the texter
Thursday, July 29 2010, 8:07AM
“10-5 player from st george, oops wrong again its the forgotten man,dopey willie mason.lol”
by Kfc, Walton at market
Thursday, July 29 2010, 6:25AM
“10-5 your always round my house smoking my cigar and I thought it was only me who could call you uncle.I told you in confidence about those "signings" just to get you round my house I'm sorry I lied to you now we will both look even more stupid than people think we are ,sorry”
by Tommy,., off dock
Wednesday, July 28 2010, 11:27PM
“Is that really the best you can do 10 5?.,I really starting to believe that tattoo on your bonce as poisoned the grey matter,either that or your sniffing to much of the baking powder.,god your such a pathetic self opiniated idiot.,still not answered my question i see,you sniveling coward”
by 10 5, wembley
Wednesday, July 28 2010, 11:17PM
“dexter,why are you so concerned about our great historic club???worry about your own shambles,i have been proved right cos i had information that you dont like and uncle ten five is smoking the cigar i think you will agree so wheres your bullyvard gone???far far away 1 nil to uncle ten five hahahahahahaha taxi for dullers,whats sam allons number hahahahahahahahaha and tomorrow you will learn rovers target from aus a certain player from st george ill and we are after a loose man from sts and another two so be afraid dulls be very afraid,hull football club dissolved 2008 FACT and still laughing at short term dull fc=failure club”
by dexter, the texter
Wednesday, July 28 2010, 10:58PM
“nevermind about how can hullfc afford the boulevard project,the big question that every rovers fan should be asking is how are the improvements going to take place if theres no money coming in at craven park,could be maybe they have hired an odd job man.?”
by Sam, Bransholme Hull
Wednesday, July 28 2010, 10:25PM
“No Tom,its only hes allergic to paint...Hese not painting them stands with the rest of there kids lol”
by Tommy,., off dock
Wednesday, July 28 2010, 10:21PM
“Anyone else notice whenever any body asks 10 5 a straight forward question thats just a debatable onehe has not got the nous to answer it??...come on 10 5 whyever would young Matty Welham wish to sign for the HFC when him and all his family are Dobbins??......I will tell you what i think he kows he will be better looked after at a real club with great ambition when your lot are going no where because your down and out and and going nowhere,,,anyone heard from the Cudge lately ??”