Summary

  • England score incredible 10 tries in opening match of World Cup

  • Kallum Watkins, Herbie Farnworth, Elliott Whitehead (2), Tommy Makinson, George Williams and Tom Burgess all scored in second half

  • Dominic Young scored twice with superb finishes as England led 18-6 at half-time

  • England's Jack Welsby claimed first try

  • 43,199 fans at St James’ Park in Newcastle

Live Reporting

Joe Rindl

  1. England 26-6 Samoa

    England are looking for more. They're up to the line again.

  2. England 26-6 Samoa

    Yep, ain't gonna happen.

  3. England 26-6 Samoa

    Shamoon Hafez
    BBC Sport at St James' Park

    It wiped its feet but that is a very crucial kick from Tommy Makinson.

    It means the Samoans need four scores to win this game with just over 15 minutes remaining.

  4. PENALTY - England 26-6 Samoa

    Tommy Makinson

    England go for points and Tommy Makinson adds two with a chip in off the post.

  5. England 24-6 Samoa

    Things go from bad to worse for Samoa as Anthony Milford takes out his frustration on Sam Tomkins with a late tackle.

    A certain yellow and into the sin-bin.

  6. England 24-6 Samoa

    Missed England's fourth try? Here it is.

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  7. England 24-6 Samoa

    Jonathan Davies
    Former Wales international on BBC One

    It's been a lethargic performance by Samoa. There's no crispness in their passing.

    Josh Papalii wanted the inside ball.

  8. England 24-6 Samoa

    Twenty minutes to go and Samoa waste another good chance with yet another drop.

    England look oh so comfortable.

  9. England 24-6 Samoa

    Criminal! Josh Papalii drops a pass two metres out.

    England survive.

  10. England 24-6 Samoa

    An England infringement gives Samoa another set.

  11. England 24-6 Samoa

    Samoa are knocking on the door.

  12. England 24-6 Samoa

    Samoa are given a scrum 10 metres from the line.

  13. England 24-6 Samoa

    Dom Young drops the ball and there's now a scuffle in the middle involving England's Sam Tomkins and Samoa's Josh Papalii.

  14. England 24-6 Samoa

    Brian Noble
    Ex-Great Britain coach on BBC One

    We don't know what Samoa are capable of because they're not getting to the end of a set. England are.

  15. England 24-6 Samoa

    Half a chance for England as George Williams kicks to the corner.

    But it lands just beyond some chasers in white.

  16. England 24-6 Samoa

    Samoa can't build any pressure now, they're really struggling to keep hold of the ball and get to the end of sets.

    England are cruising.

  17. England 24-6 Samoa

    Brian Noble
    Ex-Great Britain coach on BBC One

    It's a brilliant short-side play. England create the numbers, it's a three on two, and Kallum Watkins exposes it.

    It's the identification from Jack Welsby again to put through Mike McMeeken.

  18. England 24-6 Samoa

    Samoa are being stretched to their limits now.

  19. England 24-6 Samoa

    Shamoon Hafez
    BBC Sport at St James' Park

    There's half an hour to go and England just need to complete their sets and not make any unforced errors.

    The hosts are close to making the perfect start to the tournament here.

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    TRY - England 24-6 Samoa

    Kallum Watkins, goal Makinson

    And England identify where Samoa are short of numbers, setting up Kallum Watkins who gets through with a simple step.

    It was great initial play from Williams who kept the attack going with some great footy skills and Watkins made no mistake with his finish.

    Tommy Makinson's kick is good. too

    Kallum WatkinsGetty Images