England embrace underdog tag for World Cup opener against Tonga

England captain George Williams says his side will relish the underdog tag when they open their Rugby League World Cup campaign against Tonga in Perth on Saturday.

• Williams said Tonga are "a stacked team" packed with NRL talent and that England will embrace the underdog label.
• England made a late change, with Luke Thompson replacing Morgan Knowles after Morgan Smithies withdrew through injury.
• Head coach Brian McDermott has promised a "point of difference" in attack following last year's Ashes defeat.
• Super League missed the NRL's Thursday deadline to agree a partnership between the two leagues.