Poor from Peter Mata'utia who chances that the ball will roll over the back line. It doesn't and he nervously has to scamper out before being taken out under his own posts.

England let the All Stars off the hook though with a penalty for offside.

High-quality stuff from England and debutant Jack Welsby who drives his team forward.

England kick the ball well and have the All Stars pinned back.

Expansive first set from the All Stars who peg England back in their own half with a deep kick.

Referee Jack Smith gets us going.

Anthems done, England will kick us off.

The Combined All Stars are wearing Tonga colours today in support of the nation which was affected by a devastating tsunami in January.

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England head coach Shaun Wane is asking one question of his potential World Cup stars this week - ignore the sunshine, can you handle a cold and wet weekend in Newcastle?

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A better reception than expected in Warrington for England skipper Sam Tomkins, who wore the Wigan shirt with such distinction early in his career.

A jeer or two but nothing more.

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The All-Stars, made up of players from overseas featuring in Super League, beat England in Wane's long-awaited first game in charge last year and are coached by Wigan legend Ellery Hanley.

Seven Super League clubs are represented in their starting 13, which will be led by Hull Kingston Rovers centre Shaun Kenny-Dowall.

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BBC Rugby League correspondent

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England are missing some of their star names this weekend because of injury and, in the case of the NRL-based players, unavailability.

And not everyone selected for the clash with the All Stars is in the form that head coach Shaun Wane would like. That includes half-back George Williams who has been part of an under-performing Warrington side this year.

But Wane says he had no hesitation in picking him:

"George can play a lot better than he is doing, no question. But I know what George can do and with us he has a free rein," he said.

"It gives him a week away from the Warrington camp. That will rejuvenate him and he will go back in there a better player, so it's a win-win for both club and country."

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England head coach Shaun Wane has named four debutants in his 17-man squad for their match with the Combined Nations All Stars in Warrington on Saturday.

St Helens forwards Joe Batchelor and Matty Lees, along with versatile back Jack Welsby, have all been selected.

Huddersfield Giants' Jake Wardle is also picked for the mid-season international.

Meanwhile, Catalans Dragons' Michael McIlorum is making his first England appearance since 2013.

The hooker, who switched to Ireland at the 2017 World Cup, now returns to the fold under his former boss at Wigan.

England

Sam Tomkins (Catalans Dragons, captain), Tommy Makinson (St Helens), Kallum Watkins (Salford Red Devils), Jake Wardle (Huddersfield Giants), Ryan Hall (Hull KR), Jack Welsby (St Helens), George Williams (Warrington Wolves), Alex Walmsley (St Helens), Michael McIlorum (Catalans Dragons), Mike Cooper (Warrington Wolves), Liam Farrell (Wigan Warriors), Mike McMeeken (Catalans Dragons), John Bateman (Wigan Warriors).

Interchanges: Paul McShane (Castleford Tigers), Joe Batchelor (St Helens), Matty Lees (St Helens), Mikolaj Oledzki (Leeds Rhinos).

All Stars

Shaun Kenny-Dowall (Hull KR, captain), Peter Mata'utia (Warrington Wolves), Ken Sio (Salford Red Devils), Rhyse Martin (Leeds Rhinos), Mahe Fonua (Castleford Tigers), Jacob Miller (Wakefield Trinity), Brodie Croft (Salford Red Devils), Ligi Sao (Hull FC), Daryl Clark (Warrington Wolves), Zane Tetevano (Leeds Rhinos), Kenny Edwards (Castleford Tigers), Kelepi Tanginoa (Wakefield Trinity), Matt Prior (Leeds Rhinos).

Interchanges: Kruise Leeming (Leeds Rhinos), Joe Lovodua (Hull FC), Chris Satae (Hull FC), David Fifita (Wakefield Trinity).

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Don't go anywhere as the world-class international rugby league keeps on coming.

In a little over 15 minutes time England's men will be taking on a Combined All Stars side. The preparation for the World Cup starts now!

England head coach Craig Richards tells Sky Sports: "France are improving, they are a big and strong side and I thought it was a fantastic test for my players.

"We defended our line like it meant something and a team that can do that can go on and do things.

"Some of our shape was fantastic considering we had some debutants, we just have to understand each other a little bit more.

"Yes, there's room for improvement because we're striving to be perfect."

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Emily Rudge picks up the trophy for England and lifts it jubilantly into the air as the team celebrate victory.

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Never in doubt.

England have finished with a flourish. They have bossed the second period.

Caitlin Beevers is caught with a high tackle and England have a new set deep in France territory.