Two-try Ryan Hall handed boss Shaun Wane a timely reminder as England all-but sealed their World Cup quarter-final spot with a 42-18 win over France.
The veteran Hull KR winger had been left out of the opening 60-6 win over Samoa with Wane preferring Tommy Makinson and star rookie Dom Young. But England’s record try-scorer returned to score twice tonight as they eventually dismantled France.
It took Hall’s incredible tally to 37 in 39 games for his country and it gives Wane plenty to think about especially as Young added another two tries as well. Makinson made way here and the coach must decide who his leading pair is, if not for next Saturday’s final group game against Greece, then certainly the quarter-final.
