The Kangaroos have arrived back home following their triumphant Four Nations rugby league campaign.

The Australian team touched down in Sydney on Wednesday morning after crushing England 46-16 in Saturday's final in Leeds.

Coach Tim Sheens was thrilled with his side's performance but said Australia hadn't necessarily replaced World Cup champions New Zealand at the top of the international pecking order despite winning the tournament.

Sheens and other leading players said they hoped captain Darren Lockyer would opt to continue his international playing career.

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