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George Williams took over as England captain from Sam Tomkins| England (36) 64 |
| Tries: Handley 3, Smith, Havard, Wardle, Williams 3, Pearce-Paul, Walker Goals: Smith 9, Williams |
| France (0) 0 |
England took their first step towards the 2025 Rugby League World Cup with a thumping victory over France in Warrington.
Shaun Wane's youthful side, featuring 15 debutants, showed plenty of potential with 11 tries.
New captain George Williams led by example on his home ground, scoring a hat-trick.
Williams's kicking game was also key in setting up Leeds winger Ash Handley for three tries.
More to follow.
England: Welsby, Handley, King, Wardle, Ashton, Williams, Smith, Holroyd, Walker, Havard, Nicholson, Pearce-Paul, Smithies
Interchange: Litten, Harrison, Currie, Dupree
France: Zenon, Romano, Langi, Laguerre, Marcon, Morgue, Rouge, Chan, Marion, Vailhen, Jullien, Cozza, Goudemand.
Interchange: Tison, Sangare, Scimone, Jouffret
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