England unchanged for Rugby League World Cup clash vs France
England keeps the same 19‑man squad for match against France after a 30‑12 loss to Tonga
Key facts
- England coach Brian McDermott kept the same 19‑man squad for the match against France
- AJ Brimson is at full‑back and Jack Welsby is among the interchanges
- Mikey Lewis is omitted from the squad
- Luke Thompson will play at prop while Morgan Knowles remains injured
- The match is scheduled for Saturday in Perth at 07:35 BST
England coach Brian McDermott named an unchanged 19‑man squad for the Rugby League World Cup match against France. The squad is unchanged from the opening game against Tonga.
AJ Brimson remains at full‑back and Jack Welsby is listed among the interchanges. Luke Thompson will play at prop while Morgan Knowles remains injured.
Mikey Lewis is omitted from the squad. England must win against France and Papua New Guinea to have a realistic chance of reaching the semi‑finals.
Context
England lost 30‑12 to Tonga in their opening Rugby League World Cup game, putting their semi‑final chances in doubt. The team must win against France and Papua New Guinea to advance.
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