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England player ratings as AJ Brimson shines in outstanding display

England scored a heap of points as they decimated France in the Rugby League World Cup: with one man standing out. Here are our ratings..

By Matthew Shaw · Love Rugby League

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 8:44 AM

Key Things to Know

Matthew Shaw rated England's players following their 82-0 World Cup victory against France.
England scored 14 tries under coach Brian McDermott to keep their semi-final hopes alive.
AJ Brimson earned the highest rating with a 9 out of 10 from Love Rugby League.

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England revived their World Cup qualification hopes with an 82-0 victory over France in Perth, scoring 14 tries. Brian McDermott's squad now requires another convincing win against Papua New Guinea in Sydney, alongside a Tonga victory over Samoa, to reach the semi-finals.

Love Rugby League's Matthew Shaw rated the English squad, awarding fullback AJ Brimson the highest mark with a 9 out of 10. Hat-trick scorers Dom Young and Herbie Farnworth each received an 8, as did George Williams, Jez Litten, Mikey Lewis, and Sam Walters.

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England player ratings as AJ Brimson shines in outstanding display

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