Jamie Peacock joins England backroom team

England have added Leeds Rhinos legend Jamie Peacock to their backroom team for the Four Nations this year.

Peacock is one of the most celebrated players in English rugby league, having won nine Super League Grand Finals and four Challenge Cups before retiring from playing at the end of the Rhinos' treble-winning 2015 season.

The 38-year-old also earned 47 international caps (26 for Great Britain and 21 for England) and will take on the role of England Team Manager.

"I feel privileged to have been offered the position of England Team Manager. Representing my country whilst playing was always the proudest moments of my career and being the England Team manager will feel exactly the same," Peacock said in a statement on England Rugby League's official website .

"I watched every game of last year's series win over New Zealand and you could see the belief amongst this squad – these are special times for England with Wayne Bennett in charge and Sam Burgess returning.

"I'm looking forward to being part of a winning England set-up."

England play their first Four Nations match against New Zealand on October 29.