Veteran Watkins says it's an honour and privilege to play for the Rhinos

Evergreen Kallum Watkins has put thoughts of a possible England recall to one side as he concentrates on bringing success back to Leeds Rhinos.

- by Peter Smith

Watkins is one of Betfred Super League's most inform forwards, but was not included when England's UK-based train-on squad was named this week.

He was Sky Sports' man of the match after a two-try performance in Rhinos' 48-30 win against Leigh Leopards last Friday and has produced a string of outstanding performances since rejoining Leeds from Salford Red Devils in April.

The 34-year-old has been capped 29 times by England and featured in the 2017 World Cup final against Australia, prompting some pundits to speculate he could yet force his way into contention for this year's Aussies.

But asked if he would like another crack at the Kangaroos in three months' time, Watkins insisted he has more immediate targets.