Rugby League World Cup 2021 England v Samoa

The sun shines on St James’s Park before the Rugby League World Cup opener 2021...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Chris Hill of England in action during the Rugby League World Cup 2021 match England...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Luke Thompson of England applauds the fans during the Rugby League World Cup 2021...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

George Williams of England celebrates his try during the Rugby League World Cup 2021...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Chris Hill of England during the Rugby League World Cup 2021 match England vs Samoa at...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Tommy Makinson of England during pre-game warm upduring the Rugby League World Cup...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Jack Welsby of England arrives at St James’s Park before the Rugby League World Cup...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Kallum Watkins of England celebrates his try during the Rugby League World Cup 2021...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Dom Young of England during the Rugby League World Cup 2021 match England vs Samoa at...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Lizzie Jones MBE sings the English National anthem “ God save the King” during the...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Chris Hill of England applauds the fans during the Rugby League World Cup 2021 match...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Elliott Whitehead of England celebrates his try during the Rugby League World Cup 2021...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Sam Tomkins of England during the Rugby League World Cup 2021 match England vs Samoa...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Ryan Hall of England arrives at St James’s Park before the Rugby League World Cup...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Fans arrives at St James’s Park during the Rugby League World Cup 2021 match England...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Tommy Makinson of England scores a penalty during the Rugby League World Cup 2021...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Victor Radley of England during the Rugby League World Cup 2021 match England vs Samoa...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Elliott Whitehead of England celebrates his try during the Rugby League World Cup 2021...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Tommy Makinson of England celebrates his try during the Rugby League World Cup 2021...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Jack Welsby of England with the World Cup Ball during the Rugby League World Cup 2021...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Herbie Farnworth of England goes over for a tryduring the Rugby League World Cup 2021...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Tommy Makinson of England gives teams mates instructions during the Rugby League World...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

George Williams of England goes over for a tryduring the Rugby League World Cup 2021...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

George Williams of England during pre-game warm upduring the Rugby League World Cup...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Victor Radley of England during the Rugby League World Cup 2021 match England vs Samoa...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Dom Young of England breaks during the Rugby League World Cup 2021 match England vs...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Dom Young of England celebrates his try during the Rugby League World Cup 2021 match...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Dom Young of England goes over for a tryduring the Rugby League World Cup 2021 match...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

A general view of St James’s Park ahead of the Rugby League World Cup 2021 opener...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Mike McMeeken of England applauds the fansduring the Rugby League World Cup 2021 match...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Michael McIlorum of England during the Rugby League World Cup 2021 match England vs...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Dom Young of England breaks during the Rugby League World Cup 2021 match England vs...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Tommy Makinson of England converts for a goal during the Rugby League World Cup 2021...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Kevin Sinfield OBE and Jason Robinson OBE with the Rugby League World Cup Trophy...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Tommy Makinson of England converts for a goal during the Rugby League World Cup 2021...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Herbie Farnworth of England during the Rugby League World Cup 2021 match England vs...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Tommy Makinson of England converts for a goal during the Rugby League World Cup 2021...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Dom Young of England goes over for a try during the Rugby League World Cup 2021 match...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Sam Tomkins of England has a concussion check during the Rugby League World Cup 2021...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images

Dom Young of England goes over for a tryduring the Rugby League World Cup 2021 match...Mark Cosgrove/News Images/News Images