Analysis: What we learned from England's World Cup win over Papua New Guinea

England are preparing for a World Cup last-four clash with surprise package Tonga in Auckland on Saturday.

Here, Peter Smith looks at a number of issues and talking points we learned from their 36-6 quarter-final win over Papua New Guinea.

England players
at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. Picture: Brendon Ratnayake/SWpix.com/PhotosportNZplaceholder image
England players at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. Picture: Brendon Ratnayake/SWpix.com/PhotosportNZ
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