Why did we carry a sub & not use him? what a waste. But on a whole England are performing better against the better sides to get done last minute is so cruel & 8 points in the opener against the aussies is a lot better then recent years.

If that's his last game in an England shirt he can be rightly proud! Cheers "Sir" Kev.

Bollocks. Fucking ing . Fucking ing ting .

As soon as that soft high went in, we were ed. Two completed tackles away from the final, and some lazy wit throws out a stiff arm. Who the hell was that ? Couldn't see from here as I was watching between my fingers.

Hard to think of any other centres tbh we are lacking in that department, would maybe like to see Matty smith from wigan given a chance or maybe what's his name brough is it? he did play for scotland in the 08 WC so we cnt moan if he chose them again.

Least we shouldn't need chase anymore, widdop was Neopoint apart from the obstruction, if he had played I wonder how we would have performed I think we could have lost by more by going a man down.

As a team if you think of internationals as a league system we have gone from struggling to make the playoffs. To being contenders in 4 years.

I am devastated. But trying to keep level headed about the future.

They say you're only as good as your last game, if that was Sinfields last game he can retire on a very proud note. Excellent performance from him.

George Burgess

Lol. The auto language correcter just gave me a chuckle even in the depths of despair.

Hard to think of any other centres tbh we are lacking in that department, would maybe like to see Matty smith from wigan given a chance or maybe what's his name brough is it? he did play for scotland in the 08 WC so we cnt moan if he chose them again.

Least we shouldn't need chase anymore, widdop was brilliant apart from the obstruction, if he had played I wonder how we would have performed I think we could have lost by more by going a man down.

George Burgess shouldnt have given away a daft penalty with them 30-40 out on their 4th tackle.

Before everyone starts bagging on sinfield he moved us round and created a couple of tries best game I've seen him play.

It's 2am here in Sydney as an ex pat Sydneysider... I have to say.... Sometimes as a player, coach, administrator or supporter, you just sit back and say wow.

Going t sleep now... But hope the next game is good and look fwd to seeing it.


Wow... What a great sport RL is!

Smith and Myler should be contesting for the number seven jersey for years to come.

Could Hardaker play in the centres or could we look at Hall there? The former is a skillful player and the latter is big enough to make the move inside.

Not sure myler has the presence to be england number 7 would like to be mistaken though, why did we have ablett but not use him?

Lets not bag Burgess either. Like I say 80 minutes of chances.

If Hall had caught the ball it would have been curtains. If SBW had caught that kick near the England line he would have scored. If Westwood had glue on his hands he would have scored I could go on.

80 minutes of chances the last one or 2 are not in the end the deciding factor.

Burgess giving away the penalty put us right under pressure. I could see the game was going to finish with a twist and it did. That penalty was the catalyst.

Widdop's performance at 6 should ensure Rangi Chase never pulls on an England shirt ever again. We actually looked like we had a proper half back pairing today.

All credit to Sinfield, he played well for 79 and half minutes. Shame the lasting memory will be for his moment of absolute madness in the last half minute. He was never going to make that tackle.

A classic game but a gutting result. English Rugby League needed an England win today. Interest has built throughout the world cup and an appearance in the final would have made sure it stuck with those new to the game.