Ian Millward
Former St Helens coach on BBC Two

The exciting thing is the way England players got into their roles.

They preserved the space.

I really like this O'Loughlin, Widdop, Gale, Brown partnership. I really like it.

Warrington's Stefan Ratchford scored England's second try after the winger collected the ball out wide.

It seems like a long time ago - in reality about 20 minutes.

Iestyn Harris
Former Great Britain and Wales international on Radio 5 live sports extra

I like the shape of this England side. When they go out of the back they look like the could cause any team problems.

Ian Millward
Former St Helens coach on BBC Two

Widdop is getting some clean ball, and in space too. He's loving it out there at the moment.

A bit of pressure building from France, but Ben Currie and Luke Gale combine to get up quickly and force the French to spill.

Quick hands from England, as they move it through Chris Hill and James Roby on the half way.

It looked like England had men over on the left with Gareth Widdop eating up the metres, but some scrambling defence from France shuts that off.

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It was a blitz of a start from England, who scored three tries in the first eight minutes.

This is the first - with just two minutes on the clock.

Well, France start a set 30 metres from the England line - their most advanced position so far.

Can they make it count? No. It's dropped under very little pressure, but they get a repeat set as England don't move away quick enough - that's the ill-discipline Wayne Bennett was talking about.

A first test for England's defence, but one they pass and keep the French out.

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Yep, if there was ever any doubt, it is now looking like a certainty that England will play PNG in their quarter-final.

Nick Piakal: England is too clinical in their performance. 18 nil over France within only 8 minutes into the game. @PNGKumulsRL, external wins have all been littered with errors. Not enough set plays being completed. We need to do better if we are to beat England.

Brian Noble
Ex-Great Britain coach on BBC Two

This formation, with Kevin Brown in the team, takes the pressure off Sean O'Loughlin. Up until now we have been relying on him to square everything up.

France have survived seven minutes without conceding a try - they shipped three in the first eight.

England have players queuing up to take the ball in hand whenever James Roby collects from the play the ball, and on the final tackle Luke Gale looks for the corner with a huge boot.

He finds it. Inch perfect.

Ian Millward
Former St Helens coach on BBC Two

We've been really critical of England's attack all going down the right-hand side.

All of these early breaks have come down the left. They're spreading the workload.

Or are England just playing very well?

Rich Lord: England three tries up after 8 minutes? It just shows this tournament is a farce. The game isn’t big enough for a World Cup, even with just 14 teams.

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France need to find some composure in defence, but they are pinned close to their own line again with another deep kick that Fouad Yaha takes on his way to the ground.

The French complete a set, and Lucas Albert nearly finds a 40-20. That's better.

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Iestyn Harris
Former Great Britain and Wales international on Radio 5 live sports extra

That can certainly go down as a full England try. We know we can play with the ball in this country. Superb play from the whole team. Teased France from start to finish.

Ian Millward
Former St Helens coach on BBC Two

I loved the way they went down the left.

The pass from Widdop was world-class.

The six, the seven, the full-back and the nine were all working together off the ball. It was delightful to watch.

Rob Mayor: I know France not top quality opposition, but class attacking play from England so far.

Brian Noble
Ex-Great Britain coach on BBC Two

The worrying thing for the French is they're not going to get a rest.

Dave Woods
BBC Rugby League correspondent

It's all going very well isn't it!