HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS centre Leroy Cudjoe admits it’ll be a proud moment if he gets the chance to help England mark the 40th anniversary of their last major rugby league triumph by lifting some silverware tomorrow.

The in-form 24-year-old former Newsome Panthers junior looks set to retain his starting spot in tomorrow’s final of the autumn international series against France at the Salford City Stadium (5.00) after impressive group games against Wales and France.

Tomorrow’s fixture is exactly 40 years since the late Clive Sullivan held aloft the World Cup.

Great Britain drew 10-10 with Australia in Lyon on November 11, 1972, but were crowned champions by virtue of their 27-21 victory over the Kangaroos in the group stages.

Cudjoe has made it clear that triumph will be in the minds of the 2012 team weekend, with next year’s World Cup even more firmly in their sights.

"We’re all well aware of what those players did 40 years ago," said Cudjoe.

"They are heroes and legends in the game and we now want to emulate what they achieved when the opportunity comes our way in next year’s World Cup.

"And I’d love to think I’ll be part of it.

"Doing well in this autumn’s series is obviously vital if you want to be considered for next year, and I’d like to think I’ve done myself some favours with the way I’ve played.

"We’re still waiting to find out who’ll be playing tomorrow, but I’m hopeful of holding on to my place and building on what I’ve achieved in the earlier games against France and Wales.

"I’ve been pleased with my form, and (England coach) Steve McNamara has also had some positive things to say about me.

"To play tomorrow would be an absolute honour, and to win some silverware with England would be an amazing experience.

"That would crown a fantastic month for me."

Victory at Barton would cap another remarkable year for new England skipper Sinfield, who captained the Rhinos to victory in both the World Club Challenge and the Super League Grand Final.

Sinfield, who has scored 40 points in his first two matches as captain, admits the long-term aim is the World Cup but insists his side are not taking their eye off Sunday’s game, which will be England’s last full international before taking on Australia in Cardiff next October.

"I think representing your country is huge," he said.

"Being given the honour of leading the team has been the biggest moment of my career, without a shadow of doubt, and to have a chance of lifting some silverware at the end of it is not only great for myself and the squad but for English rugby.

"The World Cup is in the back of everybody’s mind and I think we’re building for that but, being really honest, our focus is on tomorrow’s game.

"I think the aim of this tournament was to squeeze everything we could out of it in terms of building towards next year and we’re not quite there yet."

Of course, beating France and Wales cannot be compared with toppling the Australians, but Wigan full-back Sam Tomkins says the squad will be fully motivated this weekend.

"It doesn’t matter who you play against, a final at international level is special and we want to finish off with a trophy," Tomkins said.