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Family comes first for Bridge

Monday 13 September 2010 17:01, UK

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Warrington centre Chris Bridge has ruled himself out of England's Four Nations squad.

Father-to-be rules himself out of Four Nations

Warrington centre Chris Bridge has made himself unavailable for England's Four Nations squad so he can be present at the birth of his first child. The 26-year-old former Bradford player, who put himself in contention for the end-of-season trip to Australia and New Zealand with an impressive performance in England's win over France in June, has told England coach Steve McNamara he does not wish to be considered for selection. Bridge, who only recently returned to action after recovering from a shoulder injury, is expecting a baby girl in November with partner Kirsten McCourt and has put his international duty on hold in order to concentrate on being a first-time father. "We are expecting our first child in early November and we are very excited," Bridge told the Warrington Guardian. "I spoke with (Warrington coach) Tony (Smith) and to Steve Mac as soon as I realised there was a chance I would miss it and I decided that even if I was picked, I would not go. "It is my choice and Steve said it would not affect my chances in the coming years. "Family comes first and I want to be there for the birth."

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