England head coach Brian McDermott insisted he could take “tonnes of positives” out of England’s crushing Rugby League World Cup defeat to Tonga that leaves them on the brink of an early exit from the tournament.
Isaiya Katoa served up a kicking masterclass in Perth to help his side ease to a 30-12 win that leaves McDermott’s men likely to have to rely on points difference if they are to stand any chance of reaching the semi-finals.
