Injuries have limited coach Shaun Wane’s options and he has made some surprising calls in leaving Ryan Hall, Andy Ackers, Joe Batchelor and Mikiolaj Oledzki out of his 19-man squad for the opener at St James’s Park in Newcastle.
England will need to be on top of their game to get anything from the game which is being televised live on the BBC. Here’s how Wane’s side could line up.
1. Full-back: Sam Tomkins
The England captain didn't play in the warm-up match against Fiji, but if fit is a certainty to start the tournament opener in his specialist role. Photo: Paul Currie/SWpix.com