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Richie Myler touched down twice as England came from behind to beat France 34-12 in an unconvincing start to rugby league's Four Nations tournament on Friday.
Tries from Vincent Duport and Kane Bentley put France 12-4 ahead at halftime and the visitors were on course for a first win over England for more than 27 years.
But the game turned in England's favour after the break thanks to teenage halfback Myler's two quick tries.
Kevin Sinfield, Ryan Hall and Tom Briscoe also got on the scoresheet, adding to an earlier try from Lee Smith in the 12th minute.
Despite a less than impressive display, England coach Tony Smith refused to press the panic button.
"I was not concerned," Smith said.
"We were a bit anxious and put a bit of pressure on one another.
"We just had to settle down and build some pressure on the French.
"We knew if we did that they would struggle. This is a new team, and it takes a little bit of time to get the combinations - and that showed tonight.
"We go up about three rungs in class next week (against Australia)."
**Wests Tigers' English second-rower Gareth Ellis was named man of the match.**
Australia get their tournament under way against New Zealand at the Stoop Stadium at Twickenham on Saturday.
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Source: NRL.COM and AAP
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Well done Ellis, we have no doubt you are the best pommie running around.
Tries from Vincent Duport and Kane Bentley put France 12-4 ahead at halftime and the visitors were on course for a first win over England for more than 27 years.
But the game turned in England's favour after the break thanks to teenage halfback Myler's two quick tries.
Kevin Sinfield, Ryan Hall and Tom Briscoe also got on the scoresheet, adding to an earlier try from Lee Smith in the 12th minute.
Despite a less than impressive display, England coach Tony Smith refused to press the panic button.
"I was not concerned," Smith said.
"We were a bit anxious and put a bit of pressure on one another.
"We just had to settle down and build some pressure on the French.
"We knew if we did that they would struggle. This is a new team, and it takes a little bit of time to get the combinations - and that showed tonight.
"We go up about three rungs in class next week (against Australia)."
**Wests Tigers' English second-rower Gareth Ellis was named man of the match.**
Australia get their tournament under way against New Zealand at the Stoop Stadium at Twickenham on Saturday.
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Source: NRL.COM and AAP
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Well done Ellis, we have no doubt you are the best pommie running around.
