England crush France 82-0 to keep Rugby League World Cup hopes alive

England's 82-0, 14-try victory over France in Perth keeps their semi-final hopes alive, though they still need results elsewhere.

• England defeated France 82-0 in Perth, with Dom Young and Herbie Farnworth each scoring hat-tricks.
• England must beat Papua New Guinea next week in Wollongong and hope Tonga defeats Samoa to reach the semi-finals.
• England lost their opener 30-12 to Tonga, while Samoa beat Papua New Guinea 62-6 earlier on Saturday.
• Coach Brian McDermott said the opening defeat left England with a mountain to climb.