England need miracle to stay in World Cup after failing to crush Papua New Guinea
The task was ominous pre-match, with England needing to not only beat the Kumuls and hope Tonga defeated Samoa on Sunday, but overturn a 68-point swing on the Samoans in the process.
Technically it is still possible after England at least won in Wollongong, but the 22-point margin of victory means they are relying on a 46-point Tongan win.
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