Courtney Winfield-Hill is down in back play. The debutant looks in a bad way and time has been stopped.

A routine set is defended well by England.

And more disaster for France as Elodie Pacull is shown a yellow card after a very late tackle on an England body.

An easy decision for James Jones and the visitors are reduced to 12.

Poor end to the first set as England's Courtney Winfield-Hill's kick is too long and goes out of play.

So then, how will France respond with their first possession of the second half?

Much more open start to this half than there was to the first. England are already into French territory as they get a set restart.

We're back under way!

I imagine the mood in England's dressing room is slightly rosier than France's.

The second half is around three minutes away.

Dave Woods
BBC Rugby League correspondent

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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?

England's men meet the Super League All Stars on Saturday evening in Warrington, one of only two warm-up games ahead of the World Cup opener against Samoa at St James' Park on 15 October.

They will also play against Fiji in the fortnight before the tournament kicks off.

A 20-man squad has gone into camp this week to prepare for this Saturday and the autumn.

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Don't go anywhere after this match finishes because we've got more world-class rugby league coming your way.

At 17:45 BST England's men will be taking on a Combined All Stars side. The preparation for the World Cup starts now!

Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport at Halliwell Jones Stadium

Either a few supporters are being mischievous or we've got some France fans that have travelled over because a chant of "Allez les Bleus, Allez les Bleus" keeps ringing out in the main stand.

Brilliant Rugby League.

England have not had this all their own way at all.

Brilliant defence from Cristina Song Puche who tackles England's Leah Burke on the wing and forces a turnover. France are surviving.

Great kick from Tara Stanley forces a mistake from the restart and England win a goal line drop-out.

England in a perfect position.

France finally win a penalty and have a chance to get a breather.

Ten minutes ago this was still a one-score game.

Could have been another!

Tara Stanley breaks through down the right and, with a two-v-one, attempts to play in Leah Burke.

But her pass is too high and can't be kept in play.

Amy Harcastle was a front-line NHS nurse during the first lockdown by the way. Is there anything she can't do?

Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport at Halliwell Jones Stadium

The last time an England double-header took place here it was still under Covid restrictions meaning a sparse crowd was in attendance in Warrington.

But the main stand in the Halliwell Jones is already buzzing with plenty of enthusiastic kids cheering the hosts on.

Nothing comes of England's set and France subsequently find joy down the right.

After briefly opening up, this game has returned to a gritty, tense, midfield battle,