England head coach Brian McDermott has confirmed his squad selection for Saturday's Rugby League World Cup fixture against France, making just one change to his group. The upcoming tournament match on Saturday brings a slight reshuffle to England's setup under McDermott as the national side prepares to take on France.
The solitary modification to the 19-man squad sees Ashton enter the team to replace Eckersley. Head coach Brian McDermott has largely preserved the composition of his roster for the Rugby League World Cup encounter, with Ashton taking the spot of Eckersley as the only amendment made across the 19-player list.
Alongside Ashton's inclusion in place of Eckersley, the team sheet also confirms that Lewis has been named on the England bench. Lewis's presence on the interchange bench completes the tactical selections made by McDermott within the 19-man squad assembled for the match with France.
With Ashton replacing Eckersley and Lewis assigned to the bench, England's 19-man squad is now set for Saturday's Rugby League World Cup contest against France. Attention now shifts directly to the weekend clash as McDermott's squad prepares to face France.