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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 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

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

McDermott explains picking Lewis over Connor for World Cup

Jake Wardle of Wigan scores a try in the victory over Bradford Bulls at Odsal (Picture: Callum Pilkington/SWpix.com)

'Lacked the quality': Bulls slump to bottom after Wigan administer lesson

NOT QUITE: Hull FC's Logan Moy is tackled by Wigan' s Patrick Mago. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Hull left hurting by late Wigan blow

Sam Walters leaves the field after his red card. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Wigan prop Walters hit with huge ban following Wembley red card

Adam Keighran touches down in the corner. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Wigan offer Rhinos perspective after off-colour showing

Jazz Tevaga is facing a spell on the sidelines. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Powell reveals Tevaga injury as he reacts to Challenge Cup bans

Jazz Tevaga's moment of madness proved costly on Sunday. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Wakefield discover Tevaga disciplinary fate as Wigan duo banned

Wigan prevailed in a thrilling Challenge Cup quarter-final. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Wakefield 22 Wigan 26 - Hosts pay price for naivety in thrilling Cup tie

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

Australia celebrate Josh Addo-Carr's opening try. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

England player ratings - Litten shows class but Lewis struggles out of position

Kevin Walters, right, celebrates Saturday's win with Gehamat Shibasaki. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Walters insists Australia have had to work hard for Ashes win over England

England show their disappointment at full-time. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Wane 'couldn't care less' about England future in bid to avoid Ashes whitewash

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

England ratings - Lees and Knowles lead huge pack effort but imagination lacking

Shaun Wane has called on England to go out all guns blazing in the second Test. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Wane urges England to make it a 'proper Test match' in Ashes rallying cry

Kallum Watkins is among the fresh faces in England's final 19 this week. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Watkins set for Ashes bow as Wane drops two England starters

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

It was a night to forget for Wigan. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Peet credits Hull KR after losing Super League crown
Wigan Warriors boss Matt Peet acknowledged Hull KR made the most of fine margins and earned the Super League crown.
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EASY PICKINGS: Wigan Warriors Adam Keighran scores in Sunday's rout of Wakefield Trinity. Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.com

Powell blasts 'toothless' Trinity as Wigan run riot

Christian Wade of Wigan on debut for Wigan Warriors (Picture: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Huddersfield Giants 'crucified' by ex-NFL man and Harry Smith

Luke Robinson takes Huddersfield to Castleford on Thursday night. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Robinson calls for strong officiating following Castleford complaints

Phil Bentham has issued an apology to Castleford. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Castleford receive apology over 'clear error' in Wigan defeat

Robbed: Wigan Warriors' Liam Farrell celebrates scoring a late decisive try to Castleford Tigers feeling robbed.

Castleford Tigers coach Danny McGuire blasts refs after agonising Wigan defeat

Wigan were too strong for their hosts on Sunday afternoon. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Home drought continues as Hull pay price for sloppy display

Graham Alexander, manager of Bradford City. Photo by George Wood/Getty Images.

Bradford boss backs players 'to come out the other side' following captain blow

Bradford City captain Richie Smallwood. Photo: Tony Johnson.

Nine goals in a L2 classic - but all the City talk is about one man

Bradford City's Calum Kavanagh. Photo: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

Swindon 5 Bradford 4: Kavanagh nets treble but City pay big late price for red

Wigan took the spoils in an engrossing contest. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Impact of fresh legs versus derby fatigue clear as Wigan make timely statement

Samoa's Luciana Leiluas leads the Samoan Manu Siva Tau against England on Sunday, which Mikey Lewis stood tall against (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWPIx.com)

England and Hull KR star Mikey Lewis on why he butt heads with Samoa
Man of Steel Mikey Lewis delivered a defiant message to Samoa after playing a cameo role in England’s 34-18 win in the first Test at the Brick Community Stadium on Sunday.
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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

WINNING STRIKE: Joe Ironside sealed all three points for Doncaster Rovers at Swindon Town. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

McCann's set-piece delight for Rovers' at Swindon

Wigan celebrate Junior Nsemba's try. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Hull KR pay price for yellow cards but champions put on notice

Get in there: Leeds Rhinos' James McDonnell, centre, celebrates scoring a try in the rout of the suddenly vulnerable Wigan Warriors at Headingley on Saturday. (Picture: John Clifton/SWPix.com)

Leeds Rhinos' focus impresses Brad Arthur in rout of vulnerable Wigan Warriors

Too good: Jack Welsby of England celebrates after scoring a try in the eight-score romp over France in Toulouse that brought up more questions than answers (Picture: Alex Whitehead/SWPix.com)

What did rugby league gain from England's double thrashing of France

Castleford show their disappointment after losing out to Wigan. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Castleford missed opportunity to get two points on board, says Lingard

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

Kruise Leeming celebrates Tyler Dupree's try against Hull KR. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Hull KR have mental hurdles to overcome after latest semi-final disappointment

Wigan celebrate Brad O'Neill's early try. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Injury-ravaged Castleford limp out of Challenge Cup in worrying fashion

Liam Watts has suffered another disciplinary setback. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Liam Watts and Franklin Pele referred to tribunal as two of 16 charges

Two in two for Calum Kavanagh at Bradford City (Picture: Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)

Calum Kavanagh and Sam Walker earn Bradford City boss Graham Alexander's praise

Castleford coach Craig Lingard is interviewed after his side's loss to Wigan. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Craig Lingard makes Harry Smith claim as he expresses Liam Watts frustration

Referee Tom Grant red cards Castleford's Liam Watts (r) as Joe Westerman looks on in disbelief. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Cas 4 Wigan 32 - Watts red card douses home fire as champions take advantage

England celebrate Harry Newman's try. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

England 26 Tonga 4 - Job done for Shaun Wane's side but doubt remains

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

Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann on the touchline in Saturday's League Two game against Sutton United. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Doncaster boss on what pleased him about win over Sutton plus updates on duo

Doncaster Rovers' Joe Ironside is congratulated by Owen Bailey after making it 1-0 from the penalty spot versus Sutton United. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Doncaster 4 Sutton 1: 14 players injured - and Rovers still make a statement

Leeds were humiliated by their rivals. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Rhinos 0 Warriors 50 - Hosts slump to record home defeat as gulf underlined

Harry Smith of Wigan Warriors kicks the winning drop goal and golden point and celebrates with team mates (Picture: Paul Currie/SWPix.com)

'I'm not heartbroken' - But Hull FC lose in extra time to Wigan Warriors

Huddersfield’s Jake Bibby (Picture: SWPix.com)

Huddersfield Giants outclassed by Wigan as pressure mounts on Ian Watson

Mikey Lewis dejected after Hull KR's loss to Wigan. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Robins left empty-handed after golden-point classic

Zane Tetevano is shown a red card by referee Liam Moore. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Zane Tetevano discovers disciplinary fate as 16 players hit with charges

Comeback kings: Leeds Rhinos' Richie Myler celebrates with the travelling fans after one of the more remarkable results of the season (Picture: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Leeds Rhinos at their best with their backs to the wall at Wigan

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

England's post-match celebrations were muted. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

England v France an exercise in futility but there is no easy solution - comment

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

Wigan Warriors celebrate their win. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Giants beaten at their own game in frustrating contest

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