England Rugby League: Unchanged Team for France Despite Tonga Defeat
BBC Sport journalist Emma Smith reports on England's Rugby League World Cup preparations.
Coach Brian McDermott has selected an unchanged 19-man squad for England's upcoming match against France on Saturday, despite a defeat by Tonga in their opening game.
The key points:
- AJ Brimson retains his full-back position.
- Jack Welsby is among the interchange players.
- England will face France in Perth at 07:35 BST.
England Squad:
- Full-back: AJ Brimson
- Wingers: Dom Young, Hugo Savala, Zach Eckersley
- Centre: Herbie Farnworth, Max King
- Stand-off: George Williams, Harry Smith
- Hooker: Max King, Brad O'Neill
- Forward: Luke Thompson, Junior Nsemba, Victor Radley
Interchange:
- Jez Litten
- Ben Currie
- Ethan Havard
- Sam Walters
- Jack Welsby
- Matty Ashton
Reserves:
- Kallum Watkins
- Mikey Lewis
- Ben Talty
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