McDermott: Gap to Australia bridgeable, World Cup winnable

Brian McDermott believes he can devise the code to finally crack England's quest for a maiden Rugby League World Cup title and end Australia's long-standing dominance.

McDermott has been tasked with delivering England's first World Cup triumph after he was confirmed on Thursday as the successor to Shaun Wane, who stepped down in January following a 3-0 Ashes whitewash to Australia.