THE family of Warrington Wolves, Leigh Centurions and Great Britain rugby league legend, who died last week at the age of 63, have issued a statement.

It reads: "The family of Des Drummond would like to acknowledge and thank all the well-wishers for the kind thoughts and words following his passing.

"The family are working with the Leigh Centurions club and the RFL Benevolent Fund to finalise his funeral arrangements.

"As and when we are in a position to give people more details a further statement will be issued through the Leigh Centurions website."

Drummond scored 141 tries in 280 games for Leigh and was an integral part of the championship-winning side in 1981-82.

The Jamaica-born winger joined Warrington in 1987 and was captain of The Wire side that won the Regal Trophy in 1991. He scored 69 tries in 182 appearances for Warrington over six seasons.

He also played for Western Suburbs, Workington Town, Chorley Chieftans, Prescot Panthers and Barrow in an illustrious career spanning 21 years.

Drummond played 24 times for Great Britain and in 1983 achieved national fame with his amazing performances on the BBC programme Superstars, finishing second in the UK competition and going on to place third in the global event.