Hull FC's Danny Houghton eyes 2013 World Cup
ENGLAND Knights captain Danny Houghton says he's determined to seize his chance and put his name in the hat for a place at next year's World Cup.
The Hull FC hooker has been named captain of the Keiron Purtill's Knights team for the forthcoming Alitalia Cup games against Ireland and Scotland at the end of the month.
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2013 hope: Danny Houghton
Succeeding Hull team-mate Joe Westerman as captain of the England development side, Houghton says he's relishing the opportunity given to him and a chance to captain for the first time since leading Hull's Under-21s side to a Grand Final success five years ago.
With next year's World Cup in England in his thoughts, Houghton believes he has a great chance in the next two matches to hand coach Steve McNamara a reminder of his talents.
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"I'm really looking forward to this chance with the England Knights and it's an honour to be named captain," Houghton told the Mail.
"These games are a chance for me and all the players in this Knights side to put our names in the hat for next year's World Cup. I intend to play my best and leave Steve McNamara with something to think about. That's all I can do.
"I'm looking forward to playing again.
"We've got a really good side with the Knights, there are some really good players and we are all looking forward to seeing what we can do."
Comments
by bridrobin
Friday, October 12 2012, 10:42PM
“Keep em coming Tiddies, it will tale their tiny minds off Minstergate and the barometer.
lol”
by Tiddies
Friday, October 12 2012, 10:24PM
“Look who's signed for Huddersfield...
http://tinyurl.com/8bnpzdj”
by 03_05_80_HKR
Friday, October 12 2012, 9:44PM
“EastHFC......Calm down lad.......You can buy Ritalin on the net.....Lol....
Minstergate.......Rofl....”
by EastHFC
Friday, October 12 2012, 9:40PM
“And cue the hypocrite that is the donkey man commenting about a club he doesn't even support and about things you know nothing about and critcises others for doing the same. How many passes have the dobbins sold? By the way, your new shop looks cheap and tacky from the outside. it spoils what is a nice street”
by bridrobin
Friday, October 12 2012, 8:54PM
“Watergate?
Compared to Minstergate it's nothing. The conspiracy theory to end all conspiracy theories, why?
Questions and Answers:
Why have Gateshull (est.1998) opted to ditch the famous multinational P&O for a small garage in Hessle? - Maybe P&O took a dim view of the OxyElite drug scandal.
Is it money? - No, they they are a Big Club, they have sh*tloads tons of the stuff..
Have they too many internationals on their books? - Should have, they promised they would sign them.
Where is Rangi? - He opted for plan A (or perhaps C or D.) in any event, he isn't coming.
Is it a ploy to slow down pass sales because the hard working staff are overwhelmed? - Perhaps, they they need more time to cope.
Will 14.500 pour through the gates every home game next season? - Only when they play the only Super League team in Hull that gained it's present status by merit.
Are Gateshull (est.1998) attempting to emulate the Bradford Bulls meltdown? - Yes, they are having a real go at it.
Do the Faithful really BELI3VE? - of course they do, they don't know any better.
Only time will tell - watch this space. One day the mystery may be solved.
lol”
by EastHFC
Friday, October 12 2012, 8:39PM
“03-05-80, forest, birdbox blah blah blah. what's it got to do with you? keep your nose out wierdo. go and sign the special register. wife left you? Is that why you do it?”
by 03_05_80_HKR
Friday, October 12 2012, 8:12PM
“EastHFC.........Your wrong....again......Lol......
I suppose you also think that a small garage in Hessle could scrape up 500K don't you....?
Bless........”
by Tiddies
Friday, October 12 2012, 7:38PM
“England RL captain announced.....
http://tinyurl.com/9v2nx2z”
by EastHFC
Friday, October 12 2012, 7:35PM
“I think you'll find Danny has always been an FC supporter from childhood and has said so publicly many times. Your own Graham Horne and Kris Welham are also FC fans”
by EastHFC
Friday, October 12 2012, 7:30PM
“Donkeyman the Arsenal licking creep. I don't give a 5hite”