England’s chance for final revenge

Tuesday, 15 November 2011 16:08

Written by Editor

England reached the final of the Four Nations after a tremendous 28-6 victory over world champions New Zealand at the KC Stadium. Hull winger Tom Briscoe set the home side on their way with a try in the corner and Ryan Hall added another.

Although England dominated, Jason Nightingale pulled a try back for the away side to give the Kiwis hope. But further scores from James Graham and Sam Tomkins meant England set up a final with Australia at Elland Road.

After the disappointment of 2009, when England were comprehensively beaten 46-16 by the Kangaroos, they have the perfect opportunity to settle the score and win the Four Nations for the first time. Even though they will go into the game as favourites, the Australians will need to be wary of an England side that took apart New Zealand with ease. In addition to the four tries, Kevin Sinfield was excellent with the boot, recording a 100% conversion rate.

The final will take place at Elland Road in Leeds next Saturday, when England gets another crack at a team it was beaten 36-20 by at Wembley Stadium only last weekend.