Dissecting Shaun Wane's England selection headache & predicted line-up
Shaun Wane has a selection headache ahead of his side's quarter-final clash against Papua New Guinea at Wigan’s DW Stadium. Ryan Hall took his World Cup try-scoring record to 14 in the 94-4 victory over Greece. Dom Young and Tommy Makinson are also competing for a spot on the wing.
Marc Sneyd scored 30 points against Greece. George Williams and Jack Welsby impressed in the World Cup opener. Mikolaj Oledzki played against France but was not selected to face Greece, while Mike McMeeken, Mike Cooper and Andy Ackers will be fighting for a place on the bench. England coach Shaun Wane will speak to the press on Wednesday afternoon. The 19-man squad is expected to be announced on Thursday.
England predicted line-up: Tomkins, Young, Farnworth, Watkins, Makinson, Welsby, Williams, Burgess, McIlorum, Hill, Whitehead, Bateman, Radley, Lees, Cooper, Thompson and Knowles.
