England's rugby league team will head into their upcoming World Cup match against France with an identical roster to the one that played in their tournament opener. Head coach Brian McDermott confirmed that the 19-man squad remains unchanged despite a difficult start to the competition.

The team is looking to recover from a 30-12 defeat against Tonga, a result that has put pressure on the squad to perform better in their second outing. Jermaine McGillvary, who was previously noted as absent, remains unavailable for selection for this clash. The decision to retain the same group suggests that the coaching staff is maintaining faith in the current players to rectify the errors made during the loss to Tonga. The match against France is viewed as a critical opportunity for England to secure their first win of the tournament and regain momentum.