England coach Brian McDermott has named an unchanged 19-man squad for Saturday’s Rugby League World Cup match against France.

This is despite a 30-12 defeat by Tonga in their opening game which has put England’s chances of progression to the semi-finals in danger.

AJ Brimson retains his place at full-back in the XIII with Jack Welsby among the interchanges.

McDermott has kept faith in his players as they prepare to take on France in Perth on Saturday (kick-off 07.35 BST).

England men: AJ Brimson, Dom Young, Hugo Savala, Herbie Farnworth, Zach Eckersley, George Williams, Harry Smith, Max King, Brad O’Neill, Luke Thompson, Junior Nsemba, Kai Pearce-Paul, Victor Radley.

Interchange: Jez Litten, Ben Currie, Ethan Havard, Sam Walters, Jack Welsby, Matty Ashton.

Reserves: Kallum Watkins, Mikey Lewis, Ben Talty.

More to follow.