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Ruthless England overwhelm Greece as Dom Young bags four in 17-try rout

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England ran up a series of records as they defeated a helpless Greece side to not only secure top spot in Group A at the Rugby League World Cup, but register their biggest win in the tournament.

The debuting Greeks had only pride to play for after defeat in their first two games and they caused England a minor scare in the opening quarter when Siteni Taukamo’s try made it 10-4 in England’s favour.

But that stirred the hosts into life. The final hour was as one-sided a game as you are likely to see with England ruthlessly dispatching Greece, finishing with 17 tries.

England’s third win in three group games, scoring 196 points, means they are assured of top spot, and will probably face Papua New Guinea in the quarter-finals next Saturday in Wigan.

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