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England (30) 54<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n| Tries:<\/strong> Burke 2, Dodd 2, Wilson, Goldthorp, Roche, Stanley 3, Roberts <\/span>Goals:<\/strong> Stanley 5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Canada (0) 4<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Tries:<\/strong> Woods<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n | Hosts England are on the verge of the World Cup semi-finals after a comprehensive 54-4 victory over Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n England top Group A – and, should Papua New Guinea beat Brazil later on Saturday, both winners will progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Craig Richards’ side showed their class with 11 tries in total, as Tara Jane Stanley got a hat-trick and Hollie-Mae Dodd and Leah Burke both crossed twice.<\/span><\/p>\n Fran Goldthorp, Georgia Wilson, Georgia Roche and Carrie Roberts were also on the scoresheet for England.<\/span><\/p>\n Centre Petra Woods grabbed a second-half consolation try for Canada, who were beaten 34-12 by PNG in their first game.<\/span><\/p>\n England maintained their 100% winning start to the tournament after thrashing debutants Brazil 72-4 in their opener.<\/span><\/p>\n This was always going to be another one-sided affair in Wigan when Burke burrowed over in the corner after just 40 seconds, punishing a handling error by Canada immediately from kick-off.<\/span><\/p>\n Dodd snuck in twice, with Wilson scoring on home turf following a superb kick out wide by Courtney Winfield-Hill.<\/span><\/p>\n Full-back Goldthorp showed dancing feet for a delightful solo try, while Roche pumped her legs to break clear for a 30-0 half-time lead.<\/span><\/p>\n Stanley went over twice at the start of the second half, but Canada managed to get themselves on to the scoreboard when Woods dived in.<\/span><\/p>\n England extended their advantage when Roberts bundled over and York’s Stanley completed her hat-trick, while Burke added to her early try for a comfortable victory.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n |