England coach Steve McNamara

"He's 50 not out, as he keeps telling everyone,"

"He's got no intention yet of hanging his boots up and neither should he with the form that's he in.

"It's a tremendous achievement and he deserves all the plaudits he should get."

England captain Jamie Peacock

"He deserves everything he gets.

"He's been involved in the game for a long time and he's been one of the best players for Great Britain over the last 15 years.

"I'm really pleased for him. It's an amazing achievement to say nobody else has done it before in this country."