Rugby League World Cup: Dominic Young one of five debutants named in England squad

Winger Dominic Young is set to make his England debut in Saturday's World Cup opener against Samoa in Newcastle.

Young is one of five uncapped players selected, alongside fellow NRL players Herbie Farnworth and Victor Radley, Salford's Marc Sneyd and Wigan's Kai Pearce-Paul.

There are four players from Super League champions St Helens.

The opening game at St James' Park kicks off at 14:30 BST and will be shown live across the BBC.

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Newcastle Knights' Young, the 6ft 7in former Huddersfield player, had a starring role in England's 50-0 demolition of Fiji last Friday, with a try and two assists.

Catalan Dragons' Michael McIlorum has been selected at hooker instead of the in-form Andy Ackers.

Ackers missed out from the 24-man squad, as did the suspended John Bateman, Mikolaj Oledski and Joe Batchelor.

Young will play on the left wing and Tommy Makinson the right, while Jack Welsby is likely to be at stand-off and Saints team-mates Morgan Knowles and Matty Lees could be on the bench.

More to follow.