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Castleford v Warrington

MICHAEL SHENTON says the doubters who have written off Castleford are proving both bitter and sweet.

The Tigers captain (right) is upset they are no longer talked about as genuine contenders, but insists it can work to their advantage.

Centre Shenton, 34, said: “We have always been in and around challenging.

“Last year was the first time we

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have not been in that mix. It took a dint out of the boys and it didn’t sit well with us.

“But I can see in pre-season, listening to the boys talking, that it’s all about making this one special.

“We are a motivated group. We’re a little bit written off but that totally suits us.

“We are comfortable with that. Going under the radar suits us perfectly fine.”