England beat Tonga 22-18 to take 1-0 lead in three-match series
England tries: King, Lewis, Johnstone 2; Tonga tries: Toa, Frizell, Koula
Remaining games in series to be played at Huddersfield and Leeds during next two weekends
Tom Johnstone
England look devoid of ideas but then Jack Welsby flings out a brilliant pass that misses out three men and finds Tom Johnstone on the wing, wheeling round and he dives into the corner.
Harry Smith can't land the conversion.
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It's exhausting just watching this. The power and strength in every collision is massive. England are knocking on the door well in this set...
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Emma Smith
BBC Sport at Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens
That melee came rather out of nowhere and was quite needless from Tonga, who have started this second half the better side.
It only served to rev up the crowd, who have been a bit subdued so far.
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Keaon Koloamatangi came flying in to start that all off with a shove to the head of an England man. And England get a penalty as a result.
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Great pass from Will Hopoate to Starford Toa, the try line is there - but he's wrapped up and pushed out of play. Brilliant defence, and then it all threatens to kick off. A melee...
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A massive carry after contact from Tevita Tatola buys Tonga some yards and they get a reset six. England look ragged as Tonga throw the ball around in style...
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Matt Newsum
Commentator on BBC One
So close! He's the master of the acrobatic, but not quite there.
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Great effort! Harry Smith threads a lovely kick to the corner, Tom Johnstone picks it up and swivels but Will Hopoate makes a desperate but brilliant last-ditch tackle!
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Tonga have an overload on the right wing but can't get the pass away, it's well defended but they come again. Keaon Koloamatangi looks to batter over from just a few metres out but somehow he's felled.
England force a knock-on as well. Supreme defence.
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Outrageous! An offload from behind his back by Keaon Koloamatangi sets Will Penisini into space on the right and he kicks ahead, it's blocked and Tonga will get another set in a good position.
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Nice, neat passing out the back puts Tom Johnstone in space on the left wing, he's in - but the pass was forwards! Ahhh.
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Tonga have never beaten England - but they have only met on three occasions before today.
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Harry Smith puts boot to ball and we're back up and running in St Helens.
If you're just tuning in by the way, we kicked off late so are a bit behind schedule. The players are back out now though.
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Jamie Peacock
Former England captain on BBC One
Mikey Lewis has got swagger. He wants to make things happen. Every time you watch him in Super League, he plays like someone who belies his age. He doesn't care he's playing against Tonga - "give me the ball and I'll score the try".
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Harry Smith scored a try on his England debut against France in April. He provided 22 try-assists as Wigan won the Grand Final this season.
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Jon Wilkin
Former England international on BBC One
Image source, SWPIX.COMGet excited about two young men doing their job very well.
There’s nothing breath-taking about what Harry Smith does [for Mikey Lewis’ try] but he fixes defenders and creates an opportunity for Lewis to get into some space.
Once he has space, his running style and ability to beat defenders is self-evident. I love their combination.
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Jamie Peacock
Former England captain on BBC One
England have got a hell of a fight on their hands. It’s been a very high quality game, we couldn’t decide who would win this game and we thought it would be close.
It’s been extremely physical, Tonga have brought skill and structure and England have brought that passion. The debutants have been outstanding.
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Oliver: Mikey Lewis having an incredible first half, both tries all down to him.
Dean C: Mikey Lewis with a try on debut. The lad is having a cracking game so far.
Run: The Mikey Lewis half-time highlights reel...
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