England's 24-man squad announcement will have been a career high for some.
But for others, the pain of missing out will be hard to stomach for some time.
Wayne Bennett's squad reveal resulted in 10 players who were in the Elite Performance Squad missing out on selection after taking part in the frequent training sessions throughout the year.
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