Rugby League World Cup

Joe Batchelor if set for his England debut after a fine season at Saints

Joe Batchelor - I'm hungry for England chance

Tongan fans will be at Saints again tonight

Tongan fans will be at Saints again tonight

Rugby League World Cup: Tonga vs Wales in St Helens - lower-priced tickets still available

Jack Welbsy has been influential for England (Image: PA)

Jack Welbsy has been influential for England (Image: PA)

George Williams on 'natural talent' Jack Welsby

Australia with the World Cup

Australia with the World Cup

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Australia cement spot in world rankings

World Cup winners

World Cup winners

Nigel Wood calls on game to make most of successful World Cup

Australia celebrate their World Cup triumph

Australia celebrate their World Cup triumph

Ruthless Australians regain the World Cup

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World Cup Final line-ups

Australia's players at Langtree Park during the Rugby League World Cup

Australia's players at Langtree Park during the Rugby League World Cup

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Pilks Recs juniors chosen as Australia's mascots for the Rugby League World Cup Final 2013

Rugby League World Cup Final sells out

Rugby League World Cup Final sells out

Rugby League World Cup Final sells out

James Graham finds heartbreaking loss hard to put into words

Wembley witnesses its first modern classic, but there is no happy ending for England

Wembley witnesses its first modern classic, but there is no happy ending for England

Wembley witnesses its first modern classic, but there is no happy ending for England

Sonny Bill Williams

Sonny Bill Williams

Sonny Bill Williams named International Federation Player of the Year

James Graham makes a tackle

James Graham makes a tackle

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Pictures: James Roby and James Graham excel but England miss out on World Cup Final

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Nigel Wood voices 'immense pride' in England

McNamara consoles the distraught players after Saturday's defeat

McNamara consoles the distraught players after Saturday's defeat

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McNamara: No one to blame for England World Cup heartbreak

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England suffer last gasp heartache

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Half time England v New Zealand

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Roby and Graham start for England

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have sent a message of good luck to the England squad

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have sent a message of good luck to the England squad

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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge send good luck message to England rugby league team

Sonny Bill Williams

Sonny Bill Williams

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Danny Brough battles it out with Sonny Bill Williams and Greg Inglis for award

Chase leaves England camp

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McIlorum and Chase omitted from England squad, Widdop and Ablett return

Sia Soliola leads the Siva Tau ahead of the match at Warrington

Sia Soliola leads the Siva Tau ahead of the match at Warrington

Sia Soliola expresses pride at leading Samoa battle cry

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James Roby confident that England can do job on New Zealand

James Roby takes on the France defence. Picture by Mike Boden

James Roby takes on the France defence. Picture by Mike Boden

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Roby: We just need to improve some little things

McNamara demands big improvement

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Saints trio in Samoan squad bidding for Wembley

James Graham on the charge at Hull

James Graham on the charge at Hull

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Fiji give England a tough physical workout at Hull

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Tomkins inspired by his Wigan swansong

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Scotland name team for New Zealand match

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Matthew Russell living the dream ahead of Kiwi World Cup clash

Samoa's Sauaso Sue has suspension lifted

Samoa's Sauaso Sue has suspension lifted

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Samoa's Sauaso Sue has suspension lifted

Thankful Kiwis want more of the same

Thankful Kiwis want more of the same

Thankful Kiwis want more of the same

Samoan duo lodge appeals against bans

Samoan duo lodge appeals against bans

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Samoan duo lodge appeals against bans

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England to wear jerseys embroidered with poppies

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Brett Ferres expects a physical game against Fiji

Fiji (Picture: SWPix.com)

Fiji (Picture: SWPix.com)

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Rick Stone wants Fiji to turn on their attack

Fiji and Australia

Fiji and Australia

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Fiji name team for England match

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Rory Kostjasyn encouraged by Ireland’s performance

James Graham roars for the ball as Paul Wellens, who is assisting England, looks on.

James Graham roars for the ball as Paul Wellens, who is assisting England, looks on.

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James Graham braced for Fiji showdown with Petero Civoniceva

Langtree Park attendance is among World Cup top ten

Langtree Park attendance is among World Cup top ten

Langtree Park attendance is among World Cup top ten

James Roby - rested for Fiji game

James Roby - rested for Fiji game

James Roby rested for England's game against Fiji

Anthony Laffranchi takes the ball in for Italy

Anthony Laffranchi takes the ball in for Italy

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Anthony Laffranchi and Willie Manu go head-to-head for place in World Cup quarter final

Tony Puletua gets World Cup call-up for Samoa

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Budworth to bow out of international rugby after World Cup

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VIDEO: Cooper Cronk's trick shot

Zak Hardaker (SWPix.com)

Zak Hardaker (SWPix.com)

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RFL issue statement on Zak Hardaker's withdrawal from World Cup

Luke Lewis is led from the field of play (picture by SWpix.com)

Luke Lewis is led from the field of play (picture by SWpix.com)

VIDEO: Luke Lewis on suffering freak injury at Langtree Park

David Fairleigh (Picture: SWPix.com)

David Fairleigh (Picture: SWPix.com)

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David Fairleigh rings the changes for Cook Islands must win game against Tonga

Willie Manu (SWPix.com)

Willie Manu (SWPix.com)

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Tonga name squad for Cook Islands clash

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Fiji player cautioned for dangerous contact

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Cook Islands team for Tonga clash

Luke Lewis is led away (Picture: SWPix.com)

Luke Lewis is led away (Picture: SWPix.com)

Australia player suffers horror injury after colliding with advertising hoarding

Fiji ahead of the game (SWPix.com)

Fiji ahead of the game (SWPix.com)

Australia defeat Fiji at rain-lashed Langtree Park

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