It was a day to remember in the North East as Shaun Wane’s side posted a 60-6 win.
Here are some of the best pictures from the game:
. Picture by Will Palmer/SWpix.com - 15/10/2022 - Rugby League - Rugby League World Cup - England v Samoa - St. James' Park, Newcastle, England - Herbie Farnworth of England celebrates a try against Samoa
England beat Samoa in the opening game of the Rugby League World Cup Photo: Will Palmer/SWpix.com
. A lad from Shevington
St Helens' Jack Welsby scored the first try of the tournament Photo: Will Palmer/SWpix.com
1. A lad from Shevington
St Helens' Jack Welsby scored the first try of the tournament Photo: Will Palmer/SWpix.com
2. At the double
Dom Young went over for two tries in the victory. Photo: Will Palmer/SWpix.com
3. Farnworth among the scorers
Herbie Farnworth went over in the second half. Photo: Will Palmer/SWpix.com
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