Australian Kangaroos second‑row forward Matt Gillett believes England's squad will not be paying any attention to their coach Wayne Bennett's comments in the lead‑up to Saturday night's Rugby League World Cup final.
Bennett has given his English side virtually no chance of beating rugby league's No.1 ranked nation, telling media that England "probably" would not be lifting the trophy at the completion of the tournament.
But Gillett has seen and heard it all before, losing count of how many times Bennett had used the same tactic at the Brisbane Broncos.
One of Bennett's favourite sons at the Broncos, Gillett said he and his Brisbane playing group had learned not to listen to Bennett's mind games with the media, instead turning their attention to what he had to say behind closed doors.
Gillett must be expecting a similar approach from England's players, with the 29‑year‑old scoffing at suggestions that the English team would believe they have no chance come Saturday.
England will take on the Australian Kangaroos at 10pm Saturday in the Rugby League World Cup final.
Source: NRL
