Tomkins has eyes on record for Warriors

Tomkins, who has become the poster boy of Super League since bursting onto the scene five years ago, stands on the brink of a club try-scoring record this weekend.

The coveted 24-year-old – consistently linked with big-money moves elsewhere – has scored in his last 11 matches, equalling a club best shared by Steve Ella and Martin Offiah.

In one sense, Tomkins has already surpassed them, scoring 25 times as opposed to the 16 Ella and Offiah managed in their sequences, but he would go further by touching down at Wakefield tomorrow.

Wane said: “I wasn’t aware of that – I’m not into records, but he is. He’ll know about it, definitely.

“His form has been fantastic. But there are still things in his game he needs to improve on, how he attacks. There are certain technical areas where he can get better.

“What I love about him is he is a winner, he wants to win. He competes for everything and that is more important to me than anything else. I like mentally-tough players. I can put the skill on at the end, but I want mentally-tough competitors, and that is what he is.”

Tomkins has seemed destined for stardom since scoring five times on his debut in 2008.

He signed a five-year contract in 2011 and was named Man of Steel last year after being nominated twice in previous seasons.

His deal means he cannot speak to rugby union or Australian rugby league clubs until at least 2014 but that has not prevented speculation about his future.

He has already played union for the Barbarians, and his brother Joel made a code switch two years ago, but, of late, rumours linking him with Australia’s NRL have been stronger.

New Zealand Warriors are said to be the front-runners for his services but there is also reported interest from Gold Coast Titans and Sydney Roosters.

Wane said: “All these comments about him leaving – it doesn’t bother me. I just carry on with my job and whatever happens happens.

“I don’t worry about it. I want to make him a better player.”