Staff and residents at an Anchor care home are preparing to cheer on one of their colleagues who will playing for England in the Rugby League World Cup which starts tomorrow.

Housekeeper Danielle Anderson of Oulton Manor in Leeds will be lining for England for their first match in this year’s tournament.

Anderson said: “I’m really looking forward to the World Cup especially after it was delayed last year. I can’t wait to get started and have everyone cheering us on! I really enjoy working at Anchor’s Oulton Manor and its lovely to chat to the residents and spend time with them. A little chat goes a long way, and we all enjoy talking about rugby!

“I’m so proud to be playing for England, hopefully we will go all the way to the final! It’s also massive for women’s rugby that the games are all available to watch on the BBC. It’s great for the sport and it means all my friends at Anchor’s Oulton Manor can watch and give us all the support they can.”

Resident Mary White, 95, said: “It’s absolutely wonderful! I can’t believe we’re going to get to watch our Dannielle playing in the World Cup!

“I’ve loved watching Rugby all my life and getting to chat to Dannielle about it is great fun. It’s a lovely bonus to living at Anchor’s Oulton Manor! We’re all really excited for the World Cup, come on England and come on Dannielle!”