FOLLOWING Saturday’s memorable win over Samoa, England have been back in training for their next Rugby League World Cup test.
Warrington Wolves’ George Williams and his teammates have been putting in the hard yards at Wigan Warriors’ Robin Park training ground – their base for the tournament – ahead of Saturday’s Group A clash with France.
Victory at the University of Bolton Stadium in front of what is looking like a sell-out crowd will virtually assure their progress into the quarter-finals as group winners.
Despite an assured display in the halves alongside St Helens’ Jack Welsby against the Samoans, Williams’ place in the team for the weekend is currently uncertain.
Head coach Shaun Wane has said players who did not feature in Newcastle will play in Bolton, which brings Salford Red Devils scrum-half Marc Sneyd into the equation.
England’s 19-man squad for Saturday’s game is expected to be revealed at around lunchtime today.
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