FORMER Bradford Bulls and West Bowling star Elliott Whitehead is on the four-man shortlist for the 2018 Golden Boot.

Whitehead has been a key performer for England in their series win over New Zealand, having enjoyed a fantastic season in the NRL with Canberra Raiders.

The Bradford-born forward is joined on the shortlist by national team-mate Tommy Makinson, who scored a hat-trick in Sunday's 20-14 Second Test win over the Kiwis at Anfield, New Zealand skipper Dallin Watene-Zelezniak and Australia full-back James Tedesco.

The award, which recognises the most outstanding performances in international matches, will be presented at the Rugby League International Federation Golden Boot award dinner in Leeds on Wednesday.

Former Bull John Bateman had been included in the initial long list.

England's Georgia Roche is one of five nominees up for the inaugurual women's award.