Danny Brough to lead Scotland in the Four Nations

Scotland have confirmed Danny Brough will captain the Bravehearts in the Four Nations this autumn.

The 33-year-old made his Scotland debut in 2004 and captained Steve McCormack's side as they reached the quarter-finals of the 2013 World Cup.

Brough is set to become Scotland's most-capped player in the tournament and he is excited by the prospect of leading from the front against Australia, England and New Zealand.

"When Steve asked me if I was available, I said yes straight away," said Yorkshire-born Brough, who qualifies for Scotland through his grandmother.

"There wasn't a decision to make as far as I'm concerned. We've had a bit of success and I've really enjoyed playing for Scotland.

"The people involved - the players, the coaches and the staff - have been there a long time and I love being a part of it.

"It's going to be a massive challenge. Last time we played New Zealand, they tore us apart second half, but I'm looking forward to it."

McCormack believes Brough's decision to carry on as captain will give his squad a huge lift ahead of Scotland's first Four Nations appearance.

"It's great news that Danny has confirmed he will be with us again this year," said Bravehearts head coach McCormack, who gave Brough his first cap 12 years ago.

"We met up last week and had a long chat about how we see the side playing and what we are going to do to meet what is clearly a massive challenge.

"But having a world-class player like Danny leading the team again is an inspiration to others. He's the heartbeat of the team."

The Huddersfield stand-off, who was captain when Scotland won the European Championship in 2014 to earn a Four Nations place, will draw level with record appearance-maker Andrew Henderson if he leads the side out against Australia in Hull on October 28.

And he has the hunger to go way beyond Henderson's record of 21 caps.

"If I break the record as most-capped player, that will be really special," Brough added.

"It would be a great achievement. I intend to win many more so not many others can overtake me.

"The body's all right, I feel good. We've got the World Cup next year too so, injury permitting, I hope to set a record that will be tough to break."