GREG Inglis says the door is closed on an extended period in England – for now.

A one-year deal with Warrington Wolves brings one of the game’s modern greats out of retirement for a crack at Super League.

One of the most intriguing facets of his move to The Wire will be how he readjusts to the game after two years out.

If he starts to show signs of the man that helped Melbourne Storm, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Queensland and Australia to eras of dominance, talk will begin to be of extending his Indian summer.

In his mind, however, 12 months means exactly that.

Greg Inglis in training with his new Wire teammates

Greg Inglis in training with his new Wire teammates

“So far, it’s pretty much closed doors on that,” he said when asked whether or not he could remain a Wire longer.

“I’ve got my own little business back home which launched last year – that was my main priority before I got over here.

“I was talking about mental health and my stories about it around schools in New South Wales.

“Having said that, we’ve still got 10 months here and when it comes round, we’ll go through the same process and go from there.”

The prospect of history repeating itself could also be in the back of Wire supporters’ minds.

When Allan ‘Alfie’ Langer moved to Warrington for a spell with the club, Queensland coach Wayne Bennett sprang a surprise when he named the veteran scrum-half in his squad for the 2001 State of Origin series decider.

Allan Alfie Langer was called into the Queensland State of Origin squad while with Warrington Wolves. Picture by Mike Boden

Allan 'Alfie' Langer was called into the Queensland State of Origin squad while with Warrington Wolves. Picture by Mike Boden

Just like that, Langer was on a plane back to his homeland to mastermind a victory for the Maroons before returning to the NRL with Brisbane Broncos the following year.

There was talk of Inglis answering a similar ‘SOS’ from Bennett for last year’s series, but he has ruled out both a return to the NRL – in a playing capacity at least – and the representative game.

“I got asked about the SOS call last year and I said no,” he said.

“I left the representative arena on good terms and I’d hate to go back and undo all the good stuff I did there.

“I think the NRL door is completely closed.

“If I was to go back it would be down the welfare or coaching route as I really enjoyed coaching in the pathways at Souths.”