Lewis: I’ve earned my England RL World Cup spot

Mikey Lewis insists he has earned his England Rugby League World Cup place as the team prepares to face Papua New Guinea in Wollongong on Friday. After missing the opening 30-12 defeat to Tonga, the 25-year-old scored two tries off the bench in an 82-0 win over France. Head coach Brian McDermott has again named Lewis among the substitutes for the crucial pool fixture.

England face the possibility of a group-stage exit and require a substantial victory against Papua New Guinea alongside a favorable result between Tonga and Samoa to reach the semi-finals. Groups B and C have merged into a six-team table where only the top two teams advance. Lewis stated that the squad still has a fighting chance and must deliver on their game plan.