England suffered a 30-12 defeat against Tonga in their opening game of the Rugby League World Cup in Perth on Saturday.
Seven Wigan Warriors players - Zach Eckersley, Harry Smith, Brad O’Neill, Luke Thompson, Junior Nsemba, Ethan Havard and Sam Walters - featured for Brian McDermott’s side at HBF Park. England will look to bounce back on Saturday against France.
1. England defeated by Tonga in Rugby League World Cup opener
From left to right: AJ Brimson, Jez Litten, Harry Smith, Ben Currie, Sam Walters, Max King, Luke Thompson and Brad O'Neill sing the national anthem | Anita Reca/SWpix.com
2. England defeated by Tonga in Rugby League World Cup opener
Wigan star Junior Nsemba runs out for England in his first Rugby League World Cup experience | Anita Reca/SWpix.com
3. England defeated by Tonga in Rugby League World Cup opener
England line up to face the Tongan Sipi Tau | Anita Reca/SWpix.com
4. England defeated by Tonga in Rugby League World Cup opener
England prop Luke Thompson on the charge | Peter Keleman/SWpix.com