And that's the sound of the final hooter which brings our coverage to an end. We will be back about 04:00 BST next Sunday for the biggie - Australia v England. Can England upset the odds against the world champions? Set your alarm clock (or stay awake when you get home from the nightclub) to find out. See you then!

What do you mean you've only just woken from your slumber and missed all the drama?! Unbelievable. If you were unfortunate enough not to see the game then catch up by reading our match report. And you can also watch highlights on BBC One at 13:00 BST.

Robbie Hunter-Paul
Former New Zealand international on BBC Two

"I was really impressed by two of England's debutants - Josh Hodgson and Daryl Clark. Both added something to the forward pack. Australia and New Zealand will now do their homework on both hookers."

Former Great Britain RL and England RU winger Jason Robinson:, external Well done to England on their win against Samoa.

England now have a week to focus for the Aussies, but that tear up against the Samoans is the best preparation that they could have hoped for. Remember, Steve McNamara's side had not played together in almost a year since they were kicked out of their own World Cup by the New Zealand. There's nothing quite like the real thing, is there? Said someone. Once.

Jamie Peacock
Former England captain on BBC Two

"England were looking much better in the second half but Samoa clawed their way back into the game. The 50 extra tackles in the first half had sapped the energy out of England.

"England will get things right and there is nothing like getting live action in a game. They will know where they need to improve. The way they kicked the ball today was a positive."

Robbie Hunter-Paul
Former New Zealand international on BBC Two

"The game hinged on the Joel Tomkins' try which was analysed and analysed by the video referee.

"I think it was a try. The ball went backwards. Someone saying that if you drew a line then it might have not have. But in real time it looked like a try."

Robert Butterwick:, external Tough test but won all the same, #Samoa played well #FourNations #bbcrl

Michael Keating:, external That was more exciting than it needed to be. Great second half from Matty Smith and Chris Hill #4Nations #BBCRL

Marc Bazeley:, external Well, that was definitely worth getting up for. Wonderful advert for #rugbyleague #bbcrl #4Nations

Kevin Sinfield
Former England captain on BBC Two

"After 60 minutes it was 22-20 and England found a way to win - that is the positive for me. I never thought it would be that pretty but the kicking game very good and the desire to get a result was fantastic."

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It was nervy. It was energy-sapping. But England showed courage and character to edge over the finishing line to nick the win they needed. It means they start the Four Nations with a vital victory. Next up? World champions Australia.

And that is just about that. England run through three tackles, then Gareth Widdop boots out the ball as soon as the final hooter goes. Relief all around for the England camp.

Another Samoa set. It's last chance saloon. Two tackles to go - but there's England skipper James Graham to grab back possession. Phew!

But back come Samoa! Joey Leilua looks like he could well be in down the right flank, kicking towards the England try line before regaining possession. The boot of Ben Roberts sends Samoa left but England pair Josh Charnley and Kallum Watkins combine to snuff out the danger.

Brian Noble
Former Great Britain coach on BBC Two

"Be boring England. Well done."

Wigan half-back Matty Smith has impressed on his England debut and plays some more smart rugby, with an inch-perfect kick, to relieve the pressure on his side. The ball is back in Samoan territory - exactly where England want it.

Five minutes for England to hold on. Five minutes for Samoa to level. Tense. Very tense.

Ben Roberts smashes another high kick towards the England try line. And it is comfortable for Sam Tomkins to gather with few Samoan numbers putting him under the cosh.

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More Samoa pressure, another Ben Roberts bomb. England winger Josh Charnley awaits underneath it - superbly gathering under pressure, before returning the ball with interest.

Bobby Rooney:, external Watching all the way from Moscow, and what a start this will be! See it out ENgland and bring on the Aussies! #bbcrl #4Nations

Ian Millward
Former Super League and Australian NRL coach on BBC Two

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"The Samoans, they will not lie down will they?"

England fail to pressure Samoan kicker Ben Roberts as the ball goes out to the left touchline. Winger Antonio Winterstein gathers and scatters English pair Josh Charnley and Kallum Watkins to barge over.

But Kyle Stanley slices wide the conversion from the left touchline. How costly could that be? The two points would have left Samoa another converted touchdown away from victory.