England now second favourites to win the Rugby League World Cup

England are second favourites with sponsors Betfred to play Samoa in the semi-final. They beat Samoa 60-6 in their opening game of the tournament. Samoa have won every game since then, including beating Pacific rivals Tonga 20-18 in Warrington on Sunday.

England are second favourites to win the Rugby League World Cup. They play Samoa in the semi-final at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. The bookies make reigning champions Australia heavy favourites at 4/11 to retain their world crown. Australia take on number one-ranked New Zealand in other semi. New Zealander's team are 15/2 to become world champions. A £10 stake on a Samoa-New Zealand upset double would return £156. Both Australia and England are backed to beat their respective semi finals opponents. England 2/7 to overcome 13/5 Samoa, while Australia 2-9 to come through against 10/3 New New York.