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New England coach Wayne Bennett focused on World Club Series

Wayne Bennett, coach of the Broncos looks on during the launch of NRL Nation at Darling Harbour on October 1, 2015
Image: Wayne Bennett says he will not be distracted from his role with Brisbane Broncos

New England coach Wayne Bennett says he is fully focused on winning Brisbane Broncos' World Club Series clash with Wigan.

Bennett was confirmed as Steve McNamara's successor on February 2, signing a two-year contract with the Rugby Football League. 

The 66-year-old, who will be at the helm for the 2016 Four Nations Series and next year's World Cup, will continue in his role with the Broncos, despite taking up the role with England. 

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The Broncos face the Warriors on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 7.30pm, and Bennett insists his attention is solely on achieving victory at the DW Stadium. 

"I've come over here to coach the Broncos and that's what my priory is on Saturday night," he told Sky Sports News HQ

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Stevo thinks Wayne Bennett can bring success to England following his appointment as England head coach

"It's a great competition and I have always loved bringing teams here. We were here last year, [are] pleased to be back here this year and we'll be trying hard to be back here next year. 

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"I think at some stage they should take it to Australia, I know in Brisbane we would have over 40,000 people to watch us play against Wigan. There's a huge interest in it."

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