England unchanged for World Cup clash vs France with Lewis absent again

England head coach Brian McDermott has stuck with the same 19-man squad that were thrashed 30-12 by Tonga in the tournament opener for Saturday's Rugby League World Cup clash against France.

AJ Brimson retains the job at full-back with Jack Welsby again named as an interchange, while Luke Thompson starts at prop in the absence of Morgan Knowles, who suffered an injury in the lead-up to the opening game against Tonga.