Two tries to winger Jermaine McGillvary put the English up by eight points after 18 minutes.
A blunder by Garry Lo at the back proved costly for the Kumuls, with front rower Alex Walmsley barging over in the 32nd minute.
Gareth Widdop added the extras to push England’s lead out to more than two converted tries.
Second half is now underway at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.
More to follow…
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