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England are heading out of the World Cup despite beating Papua New Guinea 34-12.

England heading out of the World Cup despite beating Papua New Guinea
The story of England’s World Cup exit - despite their win over Papua New Guinea

Mikey Lewis, centre, celebrates a try against France. (Photo: Anita Reca/SWpix.com)

England make belated statement but World Cup hopes hinge on Tonga

Mikey Lewis is still waiting for his first World Cup opportunity. (Photo: Anita Reca/SWpix.com)

McDermott on Lewis and England's half-back dilemma

Jez Litten was given limited game time on Saturday. (Photo: Anita Reca/SWpix.com)

The two changes McDermott should make to save England's World Cup

George Williams is preparing to lead England into another World Cup. (Photo: Peter Keleman/SWpix.com)

Williams embraces England underdogs tag at start of 'mad' World Cup

out: Hull KR’s Mikey Lewis in a training session this week at the WAIS Sports Complex, Perth, Australia. He will watch from the sidelines as England open the World Cup against Tonga on Saturday.

Mikey Lewis misses out as McDermott names squad for World Cup opener

Mikey Lewis is heading Down Under for the World Cup. (Photo: Callum Pilkington/SWpix.com)

McDermott explains picking Lewis over Connor for World Cup

George Williams is eyeing a perfect finale at Old Trafford. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

'Never wanted to win a game more' - Williams outlines Grand Final hunger

Jazz Tevaga, left, celebrates the semi-final win with Wakefield owner Matt Ellis. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

'I don’t think; I know’ - Tevaga doubles down on Wakefield pack claim ahead of G...

Leeds show their dejection at full-time. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Rhinos fail to outrun perfect storm despite brave effort

Hull FC's Sam Lisone in action against Warrington (Picture: Matthew Merrick/SWpix.com)

Hull FC's 'character never in doubt' as they give Warrington a fright

Willie Peters, pictured, came to the defence of Mikey Lewis. (Photo: Matthew Merrick/SWpix.com)

Burgess and Peters have say on Lewis yellow card after Warrington beat Hull KR

Mikey Lewis' discipline let him down again on Tuesday. (Photo: Matthew Merrick/SWpix.com)

Lewis' ill-discipline typifies Hull KR's ragged title defence

Sam Burgess is waiting on the fitness of a couple of key men. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Warrington boss Burgess waits on injured pair ahead of Hull KR semi-final

Scott Taylor takes his team to Warrington after the tie was reversed. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Taylor disappointed to lose home comforts but magic of Cup still alive for Goole

England must find a central role for Mikey Lewis after the Ashes whitewash. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Why England's future can't wait after Ashes whitewash - comment

Shaun Wane is fighting for his job after England suffered an Ashes whitewash. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Ashes whitewash exposes Wane's failings – and solution is hiding in plain sight

It was another tough outing for the hosts. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Under-fire Wane defiant over future after Ashes whitewash

George Williams is ready to prove he belongs on the big stage at Wembley. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Williams fires back at doubters ahead of Ashes opener

Mikey Lewis is preparing for the biggest game of his fledgling international career. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Lewis set for England start in Ashes opener following shock decision

John Bateman, right, has been backed to lead England's fight in the Ashes. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Wane explains why Bateman had to be in England squad for Ashes
Shaun Wane has backed John Bateman to prove he can still perform at the highest level amid scrutiny over his place in the England squad to face Australia.
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Jake Connor has been left out of England's Ashes squad. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

'Man of Steel doesn't mean anything to me' - Wane explains Connor omission

George Williams hopes his rugby league team can summon Ashes spirit

Sam Burgess, centre, has been sweating on the fitness of Toby King, left. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Wire boss Burgess confirms major selection calls ahead of Challenge Cup final

George Williams has won his fitness race. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Peters reacts to Williams' Challenge Cup fitness declaration

Michael McIlorum was originally due to be out until mid-July. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

McIlorum pushing for remarkable comeback in Challenge Cup final

On their way: England's Jack Welsby celebrates his try against Samoa as he is mobbed by team-mate Matty Ashton to congratulate him. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWPix.com)

'Fantastic rugby, but we can improve': Wane on England's series win over Samoa

NICE FINISH: England's Harry Newman goes over for a try during the clash against Samoa at The Brick Community Stadium in Wigan, although head coach Shaun Wane was left wanting more from his players, despite the comfortable margin of victory. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA

Wane demands more despite avenging heartbreaking loss

Mikey Lewis has made the final 19. (Photo: Paul Currie/SWpix.com)

Man of Steel Mikey Lewis makes 19-man England squad for Samoa opener

Elliot Minchella missed out on the England squad. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Wane opens up on 'difficult conversations' following Minchella omission

Willie Peters' side are 80 minutes from Old Trafford. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Willie Peters' message to Hull KR fans ahead of final Old Trafford push

NOT QUITE: Hull FC dejected after their side's loss to Warrington. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Hull's Grix full of pride after Wolves made to scrap for everything
INTERIM Hull FC head coach Simon Grix is confident his side are “heading in the right direction” despite their last-gasp 24-18 defeat to Warrington Wolves.
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Liam Farrell lifts the Challenge Cup trophy. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Wigan underline status as country's top team to complete set of trophies

Mikey Lewis shows his dejection at the end of the game. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Mikey Lewis impresses in losing cause as coaches hail homegrown talent

Matt Dufty celebrates scoring Warrington's winning try. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Rovers 20 Warrington 22 - KR go from sublime to ridiculous in frustrating defeat

Willie Peters knows battling the elements is key at this time of year. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Willie Peters all about defence as Super League waits for weather to turn

Nu Brown accidentally makes contact with Ben Currie's head during a tackle. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Brown defends referee but fears for sport's future after controversial red card

Will Pryce is aiming to make a name for himself in Australia. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

NRL hopeful Will Pryce out to blaze trail for British half-backs

England's Mikey Lewis evades Tonga’s Tui Lolohea but has now been dropped by Shaun Wane for the third Test (Picture: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Mikey Lewis dropped as Shaun Wane honours his George Williams pledge

England's Danny Walker is tackled by Tonga’s Moeaki Fotuaika (Picture: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Shaun Wane wants series whitewash after England prove a point

Mikey Lewis, right, shone on his England debut. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

England boss Shaun Wane delivers verdict on Mikey Lewis debut

Mikey Lewis is congratulated by Tommy Makinson and John Bateman on scoring a try against Tonga. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Mikey Lewis and Tom Johnstone take opportunities in hard-fought England win

Jack Welsby, left, will lead England out on his home ground. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Wane names England captain for first Test against Tonga in Williams' absence

Mikey Lewis is poised to make his England debut. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Andy Last picks out Mikey Lewis and Harry Newman qualities ahead of England bows

Tom Johnstone has enjoyed a fine first season in the south of France. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Tom Johnstone set to crown stellar season with England call-up

George Williams will only be available for the final Test against Tonga. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

England captain Williams sees ban doubled following frivolous appeal

Hull KR thank their fans after last week's victory over Leigh. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Hull KR given disciplinary all-clear but George Williams ruled out of first Test

Clubs will now be permitted up to three marquee players but only if at least one of them is federation trained. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

RFL makes changes to salary cap regulations including marquee player extension

Mike Peters of The Alarm at The Chapel in Dyserth, North Wales. Picture: Jules Peters

Mike Peters of The Alarm: 'I was in a dark place'

Mikey Lewis was a spectator in Warrington. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Hull KR half-back Lewis dissects game after missing out on England debut

Ethan Havard celebrates his try with team-mates. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

England boss Shaun Wane pleased with response to critical half-time words

George Williams showed his class against France. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

England ratings - Ash Handley and George Williams stand out in rout of France

Mikey Lewis has been in fine form in Super League. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Wane gives first impressions of Hull KR pair Lewis and Litten

Warrington's Paul Vaughan lunges for the try line to score a try against Castleford. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Castleford Tigers nilled by rampant Warrington Wolves

Samoa celebrate Stephen Crichton's winning drop goal. (Picture by Will Palmer/SWpix.com)

'Like a nightmare' - George Williams on moment he knew World Cup dream was over

Stephen Crichton celebrates his golden-point winner. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

England ratings - Huge performances and nightmare outings as Samoa stun hosts

Tom Burgess is enjoying a brilliant tournament. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Three England stars in running to be crowned international player of year

Man of the match Tommy Makinson after the game. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP /AFP via Getty Images)

England player ratings - Five-star Tommy Makinson runs riot in rout of PNG

England coach Shaun Wane inside the stadium before the Rugby League World Cup game against France. (Photo: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

Wane on his team for Greece game and enlisting support of ex-England footballer

BRIGHT FUTURE: England's Dom Young (left) hands off France's Samisoni Langi during the Rugby League World Cup Group A match at the University of Bolton Stadium on Saturday. Picture: Richard Sellers/PA.

England's Young and Welsby have world at their feet

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