Brian McDermott and Herbie Farnworth at trainingImage source, SWpix
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England have never previously failed to reach the knockout stages of the World Cup

BySteve SutcliffeBBC Sport journalist

England boss Brian McDermott has urged his players not to panic as they chase points against Papua New Guinea in Wollongong on Friday (09:05 GMT) in a bid to keep alive their Rugby League World Cup hopes.

For the second successive week, England will have an eye on the scoreboard as they aim to claim a handsome win over the Kumuls.