England dominated from the off, building a 40-0 half time lead against Ireland in Widnes, fullback Jack Bowden finishing with 18 points from two tries and five goals.

Centre Jonah Carter claimed a hat trick, and Billy Buster-Knight and Jaiden Udbegbe were also on the scoresheet again, fellow try scorer Ryan Cunliffe also impressing in the pack.

Ireland showed commendable courage to open the scoring in the second half, centre Joe Clarke converting his own score.

England
Jack Bowden, Jaiden Udegbe, Jonah Carter, MJ Morris, Billy Buster Knight, Joshua Evans, Mason Leaf, Conner Tyson, Nathan Green, Connor Sutcliffe, Ollie Lockett, Ryan Cunliffe, Marley Taylor-Harrop.
Interchanges: Michael Lyons, Harry Waddington, Kyle Johnson, Charlie Wood, Ellis Docherty, Warren Craig, Kai Speight.

Tries: Jack Bowden (4,13), Jonah Carter (8,46, 58), Ryan Cunliffe (18), Billy Buster Knight (21), Jaiden Udegbe (24), Charlie Wood (29), Ellis Docherty (33), Michael Lyont (23)
Goals: Jack Bowden (5/11)

Ireland
Aaron Rothwell, Laoch Leonard, Noah Walsh, Joseph Clarke, Alex Birrell, Lucas Flynn, Oscar Bradley, Max Cooney, Conor Meadows, Rua McNamara, Cole Sheridan, Paddy White.
Interchanges: Evan Cunningham, Harvey English, Emjay Leslie, Nathen Melia, Finley Byrne, Charlie Ross.

Tries: Joe Clarke (42)
Goals: Joe Clarke 1/1