WIDNES Vikings and Danny Tickle have mutually agreed an immediate release from the player's 2016 playing contract.

Former England second-row Tickle, joined the Vikings in 2014 and made 45 appearances scoring 248 points in Widnes colours, many of which came from his famous left boot, accumulating 118 successful conversions for the club.

A statement on the club's website stated: "Danny has played an important part in the transition of Widnes Vikings during the club's formative Super League years and everybody involved with the club wish Danny and his family the very best of luck for the future."