Rugby League World Cup: Jodie Cunningham returns for England vs Papua New Guinea

Jodie Cunningham of England and St Helens. Photo: Pat Elmont/Getty Images for Rugby League World Cup

England head coach Craig Richards has named his 19-strong squad for Wednesday’s final RLWC2021 Group A fixture against undefeated Papua New Guinea at Headingley Stadium, Leeds (KO 7.30pm).

Catlin Beevers, Jodie Cunningham, Grace Field, Amy Hardcastle and Zoe Harris are all included after missing Saturday’s match against Canada, as unbeaten England aim to top the group.

The match, which will be broadcast live on BBC2, is the first part of a Headingley double header featuring Canada versus Brazil at 5pm.

England squad

1. Tara Stanley
2. Caitlin Beevers
3. Fran Goldthorp
4. Amy Hardcastle
5. Leah Burke
6. Georgia Roche
7. Courtney Winfield-Hill
8. Grace Field
9. Tara Jones
11. Hollie Dodd
12. Emily Rudge (Captain)
13. Jodie Cunningham
15. Vicky Whitfield
17. Shona Hoyle
18. Olivia Wood
19. Paige Travis
21. Keara Bennett
22. Zoe Harris
23. Carrie Roberts

Rugby League World Cup: Jodie Cunningham returns as England face undefeated Papua New Guinea