Coach Shaun Wane has pledged to give a game to all seven players left out of the side which beat Samoa last weekend, which means a first World Cup appearance for Leeds Rhinos’ Mikolaj Oledzki.
England will secure a quarter-final place if they win, but France are in a similar situation after beating Greece in round one. Here’s how England could line up.
1. Full-back Sam Tomkins
Could be rested in a backline reshuffle, but Wane will probably want his captain on the field. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com
2. Wing: Dom Young
Will get a chance to continue his fine start to the tournament which saw him bag a brace against Samoa. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com
3. Centre: Kallum Watkins
Salford’s former Leeds centre was one of England’s most impressive performers last week. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com
4. Centre: Herbie Farnworth
Had a strong game last week defensively and was among the try scorers. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com
5. Winger: Ryan Hall
With Tommy Makinson rested, will get a chance to extend his record as England’s leading try scorer. Photo: Paul Currie/SWpix.com
6. Stand-off: George Williams
Had a good game last week and will want a chance to build on that. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com