Phil Clarke launched a scathing attack on the RFL and Super League clubs after quitting as Great Britain team manager, before admitting: Brian Noble has not got a chance of international success.

After five years in the role, the former Wigan star delivered a devastating parting blow

following his shock decision to quit.

He called for a major rethink in attitude and restructuring within the game if Britain are to come close to matching Australia and New Zealand, having seen them win just one match in last year's Tri-Nations Series.

"Despite what's been said by the RFL and certain parts of the media, we're no closer now than we were 15 years ago," said Clarke.

"In fact, the scorelines show that we're probably drifting behind. I've tried for five years as Great Britain manager, and the last two in particular, to try to improve things from within but I've not been able to do so."

Former Test star Clarke has become massively disillusioned with the Lions' lack of progress and admits feeling sorry for Great Britain coach Noble.

"Last year Brian Noble did

a remarkable job to get the Bradford Bulls to the Grand Final," he said.

"Then we expect him to recover from that and get a side together to play Australia and New Zealand in less than two weeks.

"Bradford have five full-time coaches to try to become world club champions, which they did earlier this year, while Great Britain have two part-time coaches working at the end of the season and a little bit throughout.

"How can you compete against Australia and New Zealand with that amount of resources?"

Simon Malcolm, the RFL's director of corporate affairs, responded: "The staff who take the GB team into the 2006 Tri-Nations Series and beyond will get - as has always been the case - the full support and commitment of the RFL."