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

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"People are pouring through the gates. On the back of Sam Burgess and James Graham everyone here appreciates the English forwards and I think they have it right in the halves now with organiser Matty Smith alongside Gareth Widdop. I expect England to win today and do it well."

Robbie Hunter-Paul
Former New Zealand international on BBC Two

If you look at successful Super League teams, it is about bringing though the next generation of leaders, as well as having those who can teach them. Liam Farrell has been around the international set-up for the last couple of years and Brett Ferres will need to step up to the leadership stage.

England: S Tomkins (New Zealand Warriors); J Charnley (Wigan), K Watkins (Leeds), M Shenton (Castleford), R Hall (Leeds); G Widdop (St George Illawarra), M Smith (Wigan); G Burgess (South Sydney), J Hodgson (Hull KR), J Graham (Canterbury Bulldogs, capt), L Farrell (Wigan), J Tomkins (Wigan), J Westerman (Hull).

Replacements: D Clark (Castleford), B Ferres (Huddersfield), T Burgess (South Sydney), C Hill (Warrington).

Samoa: T Simona (Wests Tigers); A Winterstein (North Queensland), R Leutele (Cronulla), J Leilua (Newcastle), D Vidot (Brisbane); B Roberts (Melbourne), K Stanley (St George Illawarra); S Tagaetese Cronulla), M Sio (New Zealand Warriors), D Fa'alogo (Newcastle), F Pritchard (Canterbury Bulldogs), L Ah Mau (St George Illawarra), J McGuire (Brisbane).

Replacements: P Godinet (Wakefield), J Sene-Lefao (Manly), I Liu (Sydney Roosters), M Masoe (St Helens).

Jamie Peacock
Former England captain on BBC Two

"The England team is an exciting one. There may be lacking in leadership though. That is probably the reason why someone like Joel Tomkins has made his way into the side.

"I want to see England play well and build a platform to the Australia and New Zealand games."

Kevin Sinfield
Former England captain on BBC Two

"The big test has always been the first game for us. I expect it to go well. if you look at our pack, there has been a bit of an evolution. That is where we will get tested today."

Yep, not only can you read all the latest from Brisbane here - you can also watch and listen to the action without going anywhere.

Ex-Great Britain coach Brian Noble will be commentating on the game, alongside the words of wisdom from BBC Sport's Dave Woods. And the men suited and booted in the studio are Leeds Rhinos veterans - and former England captains no less - Jamie Peacock and Kevin Sinfield, along with ex-New Zealand hero Robbie Hunter-Paul.

And if you're not spoilt for choice already, George Riley and London Broncos full-back Richard Mathers are watching the game for BBC Radio 5 live sports extra. Take your pick.

G'day mates! And welcome to BBC Sport's all-compassing coverage of England v Samoa.

You want (witty) description of all the action? You got it. You want to watch and listen to the game at the same time? You got it.

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What business? Rugby League business of course. Those 24 men, along with coach Steve McNamara and his staff, make up the England squad which has travelled Down Under in their bid for Four Nations glory.

Those pesky Australians and New Zealanders await further down the line, but their focus this morning* is fixed on beating opening opponents Samoa.

* Presuming you're not lucky enough to be Down Under.

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Golden sands. Bright blue skies. Blazing sunshine. It is easy to see why thousands of Britons have emigrated to Brisbane over the years.

Now 24 more men have recently landed in Queensland from these shores. But they're not swanning around Australia's third most-populated city soaking up the rays and taking in the sights.

Nope. These 24 men are here on business. And it is thirsty work.