LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Raiders forward Elliott Whitehead has announced that he will be retiring from international rugby league after England's upcoming Test against Tonga.
Whitehead, who hails from Bradford, will be earning his 27th cap for England during the match.
His international career began in 2014 when he made his debut against New Zealand.
Since then, he has had the privilege of representing his country in both the 2017 and 2021 Rugby League World Cups.
Whitehead has also had the opportunity to play for Great Britain on four occasions.
One of the highlights of Whitehead's career came during the 2017 Rugby League World Cup semi-final against Tonga.
In the dying minutes of the match, he made a crucial defensive play that prevented Tonga from scoring.
By forcing Andrew Fifita to knock-on, Whitehead secured England's place in the final that year.
Throughout his international career, the 34-year-old has scored a total of 11 tries for England.
Some of his notable performances include scoring braces in victories over New Zealand in 2015 and 2018, as well as against Samoa and France in the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.
As he prepares for his final international match, Whitehead expressed his desire to end his international career on a high note with a series win.
His contributions to the England team and his memorable moments on the field will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on the sport of rugby league.