England breathed new life into their Rugby League World Cup campaign with a stunning 82-0 victory over France in Perth. This decisive win not only showcased their offensive prowess but also kept their hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive, following a challenging start to the tournament.

Herbie Farnworth and Dom Young each delivered standout performances, scoring hat-tricks that highlighted England's attacking capabilities. After entering the match with a daunting 150-point deficit due to Samoa's earlier triumph over Papua New Guinea, England significantly improved their scoring difference with a remarkable 14-try performance.

Key highlights from the match include:

• Mikey Lewis contributed two tries off the bench.
• Matty Ashton, George Williams, Victor Radley, Jez Litten, Jack Welsby, and AJ Brimson also crossed the line, with Hugo Savala adding 26 points from conversions.
• AJ Brimson was instrumental in orchestrating the attack, supported by Junior Nsemba and Kai Pearce-Paul with impressive carries.

The game started with a resilient French defense that managed to keep England scoreless for the first quarter. However, the breakthrough came at the 23-minute mark, leading to a flurry of tries, including three from Farnworth, and a commanding 36-0 lead by halftime.

As the second half unfolded, England continued to dominate, with Young completing his hat-trick in the 62nd minute. Brimson capped off the scoring with his well-deserved try just before the final whistle.

Looking ahead, England must secure another substantial win against Papua New Guinea in Wollongong on Friday and will be hoping for a favorable outcome in the Tonga vs Samoa match on November 1.