In June 2012, Shenton signed a deal to re-join Castleford for the start of the 2013 season, and it was later announced that he would be club captain.
28 Facts About Michael Shenton
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Michael Shenton is a product of the Castleford Academy set up, beginning his professional career in 2004.
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Michael Shenton was a member of the England Elite Training Squad as well, alongside his former Castleford Tigers teammate Joe Westerman.
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Michael Shenton made his Castleford Tigers debut on 1 May 2004 in a 28 v 42 defeat by Wigan Warriors.
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In 2005, Michael Shenton was establishing himself as a first team regular in the squad as a winger.
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Also in that year, Michael Shenton played in the Northern Rail Cup Final against Hull Kingston Rovers.
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Michael Shenton was named in the National League One Dream Team, and was a member of the squad that won the National League One Champions trophy.
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Michael Shenton was a member of The National League One Grand Final team that won Cas promotion back to Super League.
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At the Tigers' end of season awards, Michael Shenton won Back of The Year.
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At the Tigers' end of season awards, Michael Shenton won Back of The Year again.
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Michael Shenton won the Castleford Tigers Supporters Club's Special Achievement Award.
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Michael Shenton finished his time with the Tigers against his new club, St Helens, in their last league game at Knowsley Road.
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Michael Shenton was the 2nd longest serving Castleford player in the squad, behind team mate Craig Huby.
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Michael Shenton played in the 2011 Super League Grand Final defeat by Leeds at Old Trafford.
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Michael Shenton led out Castleford at the 2014 Challenge Cup Final defeat by the Leeds Rhinos at Wembley Stadium.
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Michael Shenton was named in the Super League Dream Team in 2014.
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Michael Shenton was named in the Super League Dream Team for the second consecutive year at the end of the 2015 season.
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On 7 February 2016, Michael Shenton was on the receiving end of a tackle by Hull KR's John Boudebza in the opening fixture of the Super League, sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament knee injury.
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In 2017, Michael Shenton captained Castleford to a 1st-placed finish in Super League, winning the club's first ever top-flight league title.
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Michael Shenton led out the Castleford team for the 2017 Super League Grand Final defeat by the Leeds Rhinos at Old Trafford.
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Michael Shenton was named in the Super League Dream Team for the third time in his career at the end of the 2017 season.
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Michael Shenton celebrated his testimonial year in 2020, playing against Toronto Wolfpack on 19 January for his testimonial match.
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Michael Shenton was called into the 2008 Rugby League World Cup train-on squad but missed out on going to Australia.
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In 2009, Michael Shenton played in England's mid-season international against France on 13 June.
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Michael Shenton played in all 4 of England's matches in the Four Nations, including in the Final against Australia.
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Michael Shenton played in the opening match of the Four Nations 2010, against New Zealand on 23 October.
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In 2011, Michael Shenton played in the International Origin match against the Exiles on 10 June at Headingley.
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In 2014, Michael Shenton played and scored a try for England in the opening match of the Four Nations 2014 against Samoa.