The brothers and their dad driving England's World Cup bid

"It's the hardest thing that I've ever done from a work perspective," Tom Coyd said, "but also the most rewarding".

Coyd is discussing the unusual challenge he faces as head coach of England's wheelchair rugby league team - he has to manage his younger brother Joe.

By their own admission, the family dynamic can make for some tense moments.

But it worked four years ago as England won the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup. And on Friday, they hope to win the trophy again by beating great rivals France in the final in Wollongong, Australia (08:45 GMT).

"It's taught me loads about how to be a good brother and loads about how to be a good coach," said Tom, who has been England head coach since 2020. "Hopefully Joe agrees.