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He is so annoyed that he’s even started to question whether it’s worth having so many internationals within his squad.

The Warriors coach said: “I am passionate about my country but first and foremost I am Wigan head coach so that is my priority.”

Wane is convinced that Wigan failed to finish top last year as a direct result of having seven players involved in the previous autumn’s Four Nations.

At the end of last year, Wigan had five players called up by England to face New Zealand - more than any other club.

And Wane is worried the call-ups will cause a backlash once more, affecting Wigan’s chances of starting well and possibly winning silverware.

Wane said: “It is plain and simple that when you have so many players involved internationally it does affect your start to the season.

“It annoys me that I have not got any friendlies where we can play everyone together.”

Wigan, who only won two of their opening seven games last year, lost out on points difference to Leeds for the Shield.

Wane added: “We started poorly last year and every year, it is a known fact. If we had started better last year we would have won the League Leaders Shield.”

They also lost to the Rhinos in the Grand Final and Wane said: “When I know what we’re capable of and don’t win things I get p****d off.”