LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
England is grappling with the aftermath of their initial defeat in the Ashes series, despite high expectations. They presented themselves as prepared and confident.
According to reports from skysports.com, England captain George Williams stated, "We're almost there… I don't think we've ever been more ready than this." He further emphasized, "It's the best England set-up I've been a part of," just before the match commenced.
Head coach Shaun Wane expressed the need for excitement paired with strategy, saying, "We'll be hyped this weekend, but we need to be smart. It's going to be a smash-up."
However, as the match unfolded, Australia, albeit occasionally disorganized and missing their captain from the ninth minute, still managed a comfortable victory. The Kangaroos didn't need to showcase their peak performance to secure the win.