England Men name squad for Rugby League World Cup opener against Tonga

England Men's Head Coach Brian McDermott has named his squad for the Rugby League World Cup opener against Tonga in Perth, scheduled for Saturday at 5:05PM AWST/10:05AM BST. The squad features several debutants, including wingers Zach Eckersley and Sam Walters, prop Max King, and Hugo Savala, while Victor Radley returns for the first time since the 2024 series against Samoa. George Williams will captain the side, partnered in the halves by Harry Smith, with AJ Brimson starting at fullback.