Wakefield sign forward Anthony England from Warrington

Warrington forward Anthony England has joined fellow-Super League side Wakefield on a two-year contract.

The 28-year-old former Featherstone prop has been released from the final year of his deal by Wolves boss Tony Smith allowing him to link up with his brother Brian, who is the coach at Belle Vue.

England, who made 39 appearances in his two seasons at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, is looking forward to experiencing the different coaching styles of the Smith brothers, while also linking up with his former Featherstone team-mate Stuart Dickens, the Wildcats assistant coach.

"I'm made up to be signing for an up-and-coming Super League club." England said. "I'm really looking forward to getting into training with the boys and excited about the new signings.

"It will be great to work with Stu Dickens again and I'm also looking forward to seeing the different styles of coaching between the Smith brothers. Not to mention playing in front of an amazing set of fans."

Tony Smith said: "We wish Anthony well and thank him for his efforts. He's probably been a bit hampered this year and I think we would have seen more of him had he not been injured.

Anthony has certainly improved in his time with us and I think he'll continue to do so. I have said to him I'd have no hesitation in working with him again.

"I know he's a proud Yorkshireman and has had to do a lot of travelling and I think that has got to him as much as anything. For him to find a club in Yorkshire is probably the best move for him.

"He has certainly improved in his time with us and I think he'll continue to do so. I have said to him I'd have no hesitation in working with him again in the future. It's just we think it's the right time for a move for him at this stage."