England's short kicking game has been very strong and again it's used to pin the All Stars back in their own defensive zone.

Alex Walmsley is the latest to impress with the boot.

Little bit of handbags between Sam Tomkins and Peter Mata'utia. Referee tells them to behave.

Not too long to go until half-time now.

England are just that extra step ahead right now, they're on their toes more, quicker on every set.

England have taken to this half brilliantly, they've played on All Stars' sloppiness.

Nope, England can't get through with Kallum Watkins making a handling error on the sideline.

All Stars get away with one.

England drive down the left and nearly get through with a Liam Farrell kick. Rhyse Martin intercepts the kick but knocks on.

That gives England a full set in a great position.

The All Stars are well up for this.

They won 26-24 the last time these two faced off.

Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport at Halliwell Jones Stadium

This is exactly the sort of test Shaun Wane will have been hoping for, tight, hard fought with the opposition giving nothing away.

A great tackle from Jack Welsby forces Kenny Edwards to fumble the ball. England survive and win the ball back.

All Stars attack and a kick in behind has to be punched behind by Mike McMeeken.

Goalline drop-out. All Stars are on top.

Better from England as quick hands takes them within 10, but Kallum Watkins tries to do too much, flicking the ball as he falls over the sideline.

Nice open game as the All Stars win the ball back and march down field before a strong defensive set forces a turnover.

A soft penalty then gifts England another few yards.

England up for this now, the first 14 minutes have flown by.

The hosts are already over the halfway line and into All Stars territory.

Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport at Halliwell Jones Stadium

What a debut for Jake Wardle, scoring just 11 minutes into his first England appearance.

Though he held off two defenders to cross, it was all about the short pass played to perfection by skipper Sam Tomkins.

C'est magnifique from the Catalans full-back.

England get a fortunate penalty for offside and get a much-needed breather and territory up field.

Mahe Fonua takes it to within one.

Brodie Croft then tries to reach over for the All Stars but drops the ball in the process.

England win a scrum.

A set restart for the All Stars. They're knocking on the door.

Fab stuff from Brodie Croft who steps beautifully and breaks through.

All Stars are five metres away.