John Bateman scores a try for Bulls against Rochdale in 2013. Picture: Richard Leach.
SOME famous names of Bradford Bulls past will be representing England at this autumn's Rugby League World Cup.
John Bateman (Wigan), Mikolaj Oledski (Leeds), Elliott Whitehead (Canberra) and Tom Burgess (South Sydney) have all been selected by England head coach Shaun Wane for the tournament.
Bateman and Whitehead hail from Bradford itself, while Burgess comes from nearby Dewsbury.
England kick off their World Cup campaign against tricky opponents Samoa on October 15.
The game will take place at Newcastle United's St James' Park.
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