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England coach Wayne Bennett has announced the first batch of players for his train-on squad ahead of the Four Nations. Ten players have been chosen to begin preparations for the international against France in Avignon on Saturday, October 22 and the Ladbrokes Four Nations Series, which begins the following weekend.The initial group includes only UK-based players involved in games up to round seven of the Super 8s, with the bulk of the squad set to come from the four semi-finalists - Wigan, Warrington, St Helens and Hull - and NRL clubs. All 10 players were among the 31-strong group chosen for a get-together under Bennett in June during the veteran Australians whistle-stop to the UK.Six of the first batch are from Leeds, including transfer-listed full-back Zak Hardaker, who finished the season on loan to NRL club Penrith, and uncapped second rower Stevie Ward, who played in his clubs last four matches of the season after making his comeback from a knee reconstruction. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract. They began training on Monday under the supervision of new England assistant coach Paul Anderson and performance staff .The full 24-man squad will be announced next Monday.Englands train-on squad: Luke Gale (Castleford), Jermaine McGillvary, Leroy Cudjoe (both Huddersfield), Kallum Watkins, Ryan Hall, Brett Ferres, Stevie Ward, Tom Briscoe, Zak Hardaker (all Leeds), Kevin Brown (Widnes).You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the Japan Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! Also See: England role for Anderson OLoughlin doubtful for England Grand Final: Key battles Its B-Y-E time for Stevo! Satchel Paige Indians Jersey . The kind he has every so often. The kind he has when Dwyane Wade sits. 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NBA REFEREES: You can say what you want about officials and I have a tendency to mildly voice my opinion from time to time (haha) about them, but on the whole they do a terrific job and the playoffs are really difficult to call. I really like what the league has done this year with trying to keep officiating crews together during the Pplayoffs. Im a fan of consistency and, the more a crew woorks together, the more cohesive they become.dddddddddddd It helps a great deal and it not only makes sense, but its smart. 4. ABC ANNOUNCERS: I absolutely love listening to Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson and Doris Burke. Insightful, prepared, enthusiastic and entertaining - a really enjoyable listen that enhances the experience of watching the game and helps promote the sport. Just like the Spurs and Heat on the floor, this is the best game broadcast team in hoops. Theres a nice balance of opinion and strategy brought each telecast. For me, a joy to listen to. 5. 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