Former Great Britain winger Mick Sullivan has died at the age of the 82 after a long illness.

Sullivan, who won the World Cup in 1954 aged 20, is one of only 25 members of the Rugby League Hall of Fame.

He set the record for most Great Britain caps with 46, which was later equalled by Garry Schofield.

Schofield wrote on his Twitter account: "Very sad news. Rest in peace, legend."

Rugby Football League chief executive Nigel Wood added: "Mick Sullivan was one of the greatest Rugby League players to ever play the game.

"He was a legend of the game and was rightly inducted into the Rugby League Hall of Fame in 2013. The RFL would like to offer their sincere condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time."

Sullivan, who also won the World Cup in 1960, scored 41 tries for Great Britain and played in a record 36 consecutive Tests.