This is the thread not for the emotional cheer squads but for the fans (pro-England or pro- New Zealand) who just want to know what is happening, and who just want to analyse what has happened in the game.



In this thread we analyse individual performances and team performances.



The match begins in just over two hours from now.

First order of business: where have Gareth Widdop and Rob Burrow been selected to play?



We will know the answer shortly.

New Zealand look dangerous with ball in hand.

So do England. Great game so far.

Quality try! The two props for England are having stormers. The test is gonna come when they take a break.

Comment of the tournament from Voss. " James Graham, he's got every kick in the game, they all poor but he's got em all." Class!

Cudjoe is the real weak link in this team. Nothing against him because he is the best we have, but it just shows how bad our centres are in this country.



Anyway if England maintain this intensity for 80 minutes it will be a runaway win, but we can't afford to switch off.

England are doing really well in terms of field position and the kicking game is great in my opinion. I think Widdop is doing really well so far in this game

What a try

I don't know if that's a really good try or a really lucky try. That's not a miracle pass, it's blind panic.

It was sheer quality IMO

Does Cudjoe know how to pass and when he does it's forward.Impressed with Widdop,shown more than Chase has done in a England shirt

England need more composure, they keep panic kicking early in the tackle.



It's a great game though.

Agree with the comments regarding Cudjoe, the ball goes dead whenever it gets to him.