England suffered a shock 15-14 loss to Italy in their Rugby League World Cup warm up match in Salford.
Italy led 10-4 before two tries from new Warriors signing Sam Tomkins gave England a 14-12 half time lead.
But a drop goal with two minutes from time condemned England to a one point defeat.
England have not won the World Cup since 1972.
The upset result follows USA's 22-18 win over France yesterday.
Meanwhile the defending champions New Zealand thrashed the Cook Islands 50-nil in their warm up game while the Fiji Bati hammered Rochdale Hornets 78-nil.
The Rugby League World Cup kicks off this Sunday with Fiji taking on Ireland next Tuesday at 7am.
Story by: Filipe Naikaso
Source: Rochdale online
