Jez Litten and Morgan Knowles start for England against Papua New Guinea
England head coach Brian McDermott has named Jez Litten and Morgan Knowles in the starting line-up for Friday's World Cup match against Papua New Guinea in Wollongong.
Brad O'Neill drops out of squad
Brad O'Neill is not included in the 19-player matchday squad after playing in the previous victory over France. Hull KR hooker Jez Litten replaces him at number nine for this crucial fixture.
Victor Radley moves to the bench
Dolphins lock Morgan Knowles enters the team following a calf injury that kept him out of the first two games. Victor Radley drops to the bench to make way for the returning player.
Semi-final hopes depend on result
England must win this final Group B and C match to keep their chances of reaching the semi-finals alive. A victory against Papua New Guinea is required to maintain qualification hopes before the next round of fixtures.
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BBC News
Litten and Knowles in for England as O'Neill drops out
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Sky Sports
Litten, Knowles to start for England in crunch World Cup match
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