Mikey Lewis misses out as McDermott gives beaten side another chance
England head coach Brian McDermott has named an unchanged side for Saturday's World Cup clash with France after resisting calls to shake things up following the damaging defeat to Tonga.
With England requiring a comprehensive victory to keep their slim hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive, McDermott's decision to stick with the players who faltered last week is likely to raise eyebrows.
McDermott pinpointed Lewis' running threat as one of the chief reasons for his inclusion in the original squad but continues to overlook the former Super League Man of Steel at a time when England need to find a cutting edge.
Lewis' ability to threaten the line could have offered a different dimension to an attack that must now deliver a significant points haul in the remaining two group games.
His Hull KR team-mate Jez Litten must again settle for a spot on the bench after Brad O'Neill retained his place as starting hooker.
Leeds veteran Kallum Watkins, who received a late call-up to replace the injured Morgan Smithies, joins Lewis and Ben Talty on the reserve list.
Former St Helens forward Morgan Knowles is absent once again after missing the opener through injury.
Saints full-back Jack Welsby and Warrington Wolves winger Matty Ashton - unused replacements last week - retain their places on an extended six-man bench.
England team for France clash: Brimson, Young, Savala, Farnworth, Eckersley, Williams, Smith, King, O’Neill, Thompson, Nsemba, Pearce-Paul, Radley. Substitutes: Litten, Havard, Walters, Currie, Welsby, Ashton.
Reserves: Watkins, Lewis, Talty.