New Zealand boss Stephen Kearney has just been in to speak to the press. He was understandably disappointed by the result but generous in his praise for England's performance.
Interestingly, when asked about the impact of so many England players competing in the Australian NRL, he reckons that the week-in, week-out toughness of that competition is helping the England side.
"It is survival of the fittest, high-intensity football," he said.
Farewell
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What an image to leave you with.
Sean O'Loughlin hoists the Baskerville Shield to the rainy Wigan heavens.
That was exciting. But the thought of 2016's Four Nations and 2017's World Cup?
Absolutely mouth-watering.
See you there.
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Brian Noble
Former Great Britain coach
Quote Message: The outcome of this series wasn't a massive surprise. it could have gone either way. England were the better side.
The outcome of this series wasn't a massive surprise. it could have gone either way. England were the better side.
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Robbie Hunter-Paul
Former New Zealand international
Quote Message: Steve McNamara needs to tell his players to enjoy it and make winning part of their culture.
Steve McNamara needs to tell his players to enjoy it and make winning part of their culture.
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Quote Message: We are delighted with the win. We just hung in there. We are not getting too carried away with ourselves but we came here setting ourselves a target of winning the series and we did that. Hopefully this gives us the confidence going into the Four Nations next year. from James Graham England prop
We are delighted with the win. We just hung in there. We are not getting too carried away with ourselves but we came here setting ourselves a target of winning the series and we did that. Hopefully this gives us the confidence going into the Four Nations next year.
Icing on the cake for Hall
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Ryan Hall speaking to BBC Sport: I'm overwhelmed. I was think 2015 was special, with the club success we had (at Leeds). For seven years I've never won anything at international level so this is the icing on the cake.
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Robbie Hunter-Paul
Former New Zealand international
Quote Message: New Zealand were able to test new half backs. Youngster were able to play at this level but it is the halves they need strength and depth.
New Zealand were able to test new half backs. Youngster were able to play at this level but it is the halves they need strength and depth.
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Brian Noble
Former Great Britain coach
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Quote Message: Steve McNamara will be congratulating them on their success but it is the first step towards the World Cup. He wants the players to kick on and has been their father figure. We have to get rid of this tag of nearly rans.
Steve McNamara will be congratulating them on their success but it is the first step towards the World Cup. He wants the players to kick on and has been their father figure. We have to get rid of this tag of nearly rans.
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An interesting insight into the England dressing room.
It is a very calm, reflective scene with the players lined up on the benches to listen to coach Steven McNamara.
Ah, that is more like it.
Speech from the gaffer over the players are on their feet for a bit of a sing-song and to spray some refreshements about.
More to come from the Kiwis
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Paul Fletcher
BBC Sport in Wigan
Kieran Folan. Shaun Johnson. Jared Warea Hargreaves. Manu Vatuvei. Simon Mannering.
Fair play to England for winning the decisive Test. A great effort, but let us not forget that the Kiwi side England face in the Four Nations next year might be much improved.
This year's team were without several established players, particularly in the halves.
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Jamie Peacock
Former England captain
Quote Message: I think Zak Hardaker has grown up. He has been drinking in the last chance saloon for a long time. He realised how he was making his team-mates and coach feel. He had to grow up and he has done that. He is a strong character and had some personal issue to deal with. The kid is fearless.
I think Zak Hardaker has grown up. He has been drinking in the last chance saloon for a long time. He realised how he was making his team-mates and coach feel. He had to grow up and he has done that. He is a strong character and had some personal issue to deal with. The kid is fearless.
England win series
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England win Test series
England 20-14 New Zealand
Brian Noble
Former Great Britain coach
Quote Message: This is a big day for English rugby league and for the Super League as well.
This is a big day for English rugby league and for the Super League as well.
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England celebrate series win
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Quote Message: When we completed the sets and ground out, we looked a good team. It is a tough game and both teams had to work hard. To come out on top is brilliant and we have some really young guys. The future is bright for us. from Brett Ferres England forward
When we completed the sets and ground out, we looked a good team. It is a tough game and both teams had to work hard. To come out on top is brilliant and we have some really young guys. The future is bright for us.
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No limits
England 20-14 New Zealand
John Kear
Former England coach
Quote Message: What a magnificent Test match. The other two had limitations, but this one didn't. England worked so hard, attacked well and their defence has been brilliant the whole series.
What a magnificent Test match. The other two had limitations, but this one didn't. England worked so hard, attacked well and their defence has been brilliant the whole series.
England celebrate series win
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New Zealand's Adam Blair told BBC Sport: "Discipline was the difference in the end. The English boys had an outstanding series. It was a tough series but overall we've dug deep and it went down to the wire tonight but we came up short."
England celebrate series win
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Quote Message: New Zealand are number one in the world for a reason but we managed to get the win. It has been a long time for a series win but we have put in hard work over the last few years and it has come off. Both team played great but we held on. from Gareth Widdop England stand-off
New Zealand are number one in the world for a reason but we managed to get the win. It has been a long time for a series win but we have put in hard work over the last few years and it has come off. Both team played great but we held on.
England celebrate series win
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Matty Smith told BBC Sport: "It was a tough game, credit to the Kiwis they kept going. But what a result for England and the whole country. We've been building for the last couple of years - we've come close but to finally win a series, this is why you play."
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Steve McNamara celebrates in the DW Stadium stands. There is a fair bit of relief mixed in there as well.
Had England snatched defeat from the jaws of victory there would have been an ugly, ugly inquest to follow.
The game that keeps giving
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Paul Fletcher
BBC Sport in Wigan
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The crowd momentarily had the stuffing knocked out of them when New Zealand scored yet another try.
Thrilling, thrilling finish. Heck, even James Graham showed some emotion at the final at the final whistle.
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The ball goes to ground as Roger Tuivasa-Sheck as the Kiwi full-back chances his arm as he has to. Ryan Hall boots it dead to bring the match to an end and start the party.
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New Zealand up to within 30m with the final play...
New Zealand fight back
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John Kear
Former England coach
Quote Message: That was a great piece of play. I couldn't see where New Zealand were going to get three tries from. What a great finish to the game.
That was a great piece of play. I couldn't see where New Zealand were going to get three tries from. What a great finish to the game.
TRY - Kahu
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Hang on a cotton pickin'.
Kodi Nikorima's crossfield outside of the boot kick is perfect for Jordan Kahu to slide onto ahead of Jermaine McGillvary and over for the try.
Isaac Luke with the kick is....is....off the post!
New Zealand need a converted score to draw and more to win.
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Josh Hodgson's nudged kick on the sixth tackle is well weighted and New Zealand will have to build from within the shadow of their own posts.
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A knock-on from Kevin Proctor!
That is surely New Zealand's faint hopes extingushed.
England with a set of six to linger over from halfway.
Can New Zealand do it?
England 20-10 New Zealand
Brian Noble
Former Great Britain coach
Quote Message: Just when you thought it was safe, they go over in the corner. I still think this is England's series. Surely New Zealand can't go and get two more scores?
Just when you thought it was safe, they go over in the corner. I still think this is England's series. Surely New Zealand can't go and get two more scores?
TRY - Tuivasa-Sheck
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It's all good.
Another peach of a try from the Kiwis, but they need two converted scores in the final five minutes to complete an extraordinary escape to victory after Isaac Luke's missed conversion.
TRY REVIEW - Tuivasa-Sheck
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An outrageous side-door off-load from Jason Nightingale gives Roger Tuivasa-Sheck the space to slither over.
Is he held up? I fear not...
O'Loughlin makes the break
England 20-6 New Zealand
John Kear
Former England coach
Quote Message: England were creating a shape to threaten. He saw the hole and went for it. Well done England and well done Sean O'Loughlin. That's a win for England at long last.
England were creating a shape to threaten. He saw the hole and went for it. Well done England and well done Sean O'Loughlin. That's a win for England at long last.
Party time in Wigan
Paul Fletcher
BBC Sport in Wigan
Dads holding their children wearing England tops, couples bouncing up and down waving their arms and publicans preparing themselves for a very busy afternoon.
Rest assured, England have finally brought home a series win against a major nation.
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CONVERTED TRY - O'Loughlin
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Sean O'Loughlin soft-shoe shuffles round a couple of tackles and then switches on the after-burners, puts his head down and ploughs straight through Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and over the line.
With Gareth Widdop's conversion, New Zealand face a mission highly improbable - needing three tries in the final seven minutes.
TRY REVIEW - O'Loughlin
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Is this the one that makes absolutely certain?
There did not look anything wrong with it on first viewing as Sean O'Loughlin plunged over...
Can England hold on?
England 14-6 New Zealand
Brian Noble
Former Great Britain coach
Quote Message: England have had one opportunity and executed it. New Zealand have one, and they don't. England need to finish this now.
England have had one opportunity and executed it. New Zealand have one, and they don't. England need to finish this now.
England 14-6 New Zealand
Ball to ground! Roger Tuivase-Sheck's pass is wayward and Kallum Watkins swoops to make amends and regather possession.
England will be taking care and time over this carry upfield.
England 14-6 New Zealand
Kallum Watkins game is not getting a lot better.
The Leeds centre sees the ball popped out of his grasp by a mighty shoulder from Ben Matulino.
New Zealand with a set of six within 20m.
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It looks like New Zealand joint captain Adam Blair is out on his feet.
The loose forward is ambling around trying to catch his breath as the play goes on around him...
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England on the way
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John Kear
Former England coach
Quote Message: In these conditions it's going to be really hard for New Zealand to score two tries.
In these conditions it's going to be really hard for New Zealand to score two tries.
England 14-6 New Zealand
England with 15 minutes to play and teeming rain on their side. Can they snuff this game out and run the clock down?
Sean O'Loughlin gives away a penalty for a high hit on Roger Tuivase Sheck.
The hosts cannot afford to be giving away any freebies like that.
A try to remember
England 14-6 New Zealand
John Kear
Former England coach
Quote Message: Well, well, well. We called it. England got the chance off the back of the penalty and look how well they took it. The execution was exceptional. What a great try - worthy of winning the series.
Well, well, well. We called it. England got the chance off the back of the penalty and look how well they took it. The execution was exceptional. What a great try - worthy of winning the series.
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Iestyn Harris
Former Great Britain international on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra
Quote Message: Last week at the Olympic Stadium, England were fantastic defensively. They have been the same in the second half here and that will win them the game today. Eliott Whitehead had no right to score that try but showed great footwork and power.
Last week at the Olympic Stadium, England were fantastic defensively. They have been the same in the second half here and that will win them the game today. Eliott Whitehead had no right to score that try but showed great footwork and power.
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CONVERTED TRY - Whitehead
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That could be the series-clincher.
England have been under the cosh since the interval, but this lightning raid into the Kiwi half delivers a superb and potentially decisive try.
Elliott Whitehead is on the end of some snappy handling and a piston-like hand-off deals with Jordan Kahu as he crashes over.
Gareth Widdop lumps over the extras. Fine kick.
England 8-6 New Zealand
Paul Fletcher
BBC Sport in Wigan
Into the final quarter and at the moment all the home fans have to cheer is England's superb defence.
It reminds me of the match in London last weekend - and we all know what happened there.
England 8-6 New Zealand
Jermaine McGillvary with a fine overhead kick take in his own in-goal and a high tackle on Elliott Whitehead means England have a full set within the New Zealand half.
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Gareth Widdop takes exception to Adam Blair's big hit. He was committed though - it did not look callously late to me.
Maybe Widdop is trying to distract from his ropey old kick out on the full.
Crowd behind England
England 8-6 New Zealand
Brian Noble
Former Great Britain coach
Quote Message: It's very tense and we're now seeing expansion from New Zealand. The crowd are trying to lift England to help them get back into shape.
It's very tense and we're now seeing expansion from New Zealand. The crowd are trying to lift England to help them get back into shape.
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That might prove costly for England.
Matty Smith's sixth-tackle kick is straight into the leg of a Kiwi directly in front of him.
There is no deliberate attempt to play the ball so the tackle count has not been wiped clean and New Zealand have ball 30m upfield of where they might have.
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Worrying for Watkins
England 8-6 New Zealand
Paul Fletcher
BBC Sport in Wigan
Lots of England players giving Kallum Watkins a "come on mate, chin up" pat on the head but it has not been a great match so far for the Leeds centre.
He coughed up the ball twice in the first half in promising positions and a poor play-the-ball a minute or so ago gifted the Kiwis a scrum in a good position.
Lots of activity on the touchline, warming up, riding on the exercise bike, as the two teams look to get over the line here at Wigan.
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Iestyn Harris
Former Great Britain international on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra
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Quote Message: It can be infectious when you start making mistakes. One can become two and three. England slightly in the driving seat with their lead on the scoreboard but New Zealand are getting back into it.
It can be infectious when you start making mistakes. One can become two and three. England slightly in the driving seat with their lead on the scoreboard but New Zealand are getting back into it.
Move the ball
England 8-6 New Zealand
Jon Wilkin
Former England international
Quote Message: Both sides have been reluctant to move the ball and it's to England's detriment. They need to move the ball despite conditions. It's imperative they move the New Zealand pack around.
Both sides have been reluctant to move the ball and it's to England's detriment. They need to move the ball despite conditions. It's imperative they move the New Zealand pack around.
England 8-6 New Zealand
New Zealand replacement Alex Glenn takes a pass right in the dangerzone - so close to the England defence he can sees the whites of Elliott Whitehead's eyes.
A big tackle comes in, the ball goes forward and we are still awaiting the first score of the second half.
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Brian Noble
Former Great Britain coach
Quote Message: New Zealand are prepared to pick up the scraps of what England are going to give them. Errors and penalties will break this game open, especially in the last 15 minutes.
New Zealand are prepared to pick up the scraps of what England are going to give them. Errors and penalties will break this game open, especially in the last 15 minutes.
England 8-6 New Zealand
Matty Smith with a precise kick downfield that sits pretty as a picture on the New Zealand tryline.
That buys England some serious territory, but a basic handling error from Kallum Watkins - knocking on the greasy ball at the ruck - costs them some momentum.
Watkins is consoled with his team-mates slaps on the back.
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Petu Hiku sniffs some space, but he has got as over-excited as a Labrador in a pheasant coop.
As he takes a hand off the ball to get expansive, Brett Ferres gets in a tackle to dislodge the ball.
Knock-on, England ball.
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Brian Noble
Former Great Britain coach
Quote Message: It is advantage Kiwis at the moment. They are finding the field position and the kicks to stay at the attacking end of the pitch.
It is advantage Kiwis at the moment. They are finding the field position and the kicks to stay at the attacking end of the pitch.
England 8-6 New Zealand
New Zealand are turning the screw at the start of this second half, winning the territorial battle and keeping England well under the cosh.
Zak Hardaker takes no chances with a dribbling little kick in behind and boots the ball out over his own in-goal for a drop-out under his own sticks.
Tension building
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Paul Fletcher
BBC Sport in Wigan
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New Zealand looking increasingly potent in attack - and the crowd know it.
Increasingly tense inside the DW Stadium - although the man to my left who has only just taken his seat with a pint in one hand and a load of England shirts in the other does not look too worried.
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Is there space out there? New Zealand shift the ball through the hands and Dean Whare has options, but Ryan Hall makes a good call stepping in off his wing to get in the centre's face and snuff out the move.
England 8-6 New Zealand
A little glimmer of a gap for Zak Hardaker and, with Ryan Hall thundering up outside him, the full-back opts for a little dinky kick.
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck gets across to just about see it safe for New Zealand after dawdling and dithering to almost let Hall steal in.
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Matty Smith is wearing his velvet kicking slippers today. Another probing little grubber on the sixth tackle.
Isaac Luke has to take care to gather cleanly and the chase is on him soon after.
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Iestyn Harris
Former Great Britain international on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra
Quote Message: England need to get a foothold back in the game, they were in complete control until the New Zealand try. They need to get Matty Smith's kicking on the button again to get the home side on the front foot.
England need to get a foothold back in the game, they were in complete control until the New Zealand try. They need to get Matty Smith's kicking on the button again to get the home side on the front foot.
England 8-6 New Zealand
New Zealand's Peta Hiku sends a slippery eel of a kick snaking out of play just out of the reach of Jermaine McGillvary on the England wing.
The hosts' indiscipline is letting them down thought. Marty Taupau gives away a penalty as he steals the ball from Tom Burgess at the play of the ball.
Kick-off
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Isaac Luke boots long. Zak Hardaker collects and we are back under way.
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New Zealand huddle up in their dressing room and head back out into the fray.
England are already waiting, have returned to a spurt of pyro a moment or two before.
Tomkins talks
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Injured England full-back Sam Tomkins is sat in the stand with his leg elevated. He's told BBC Sport he'll be back from his cruiciate problem in March and said of the game at Wigan:
"I think we've improved on last week. It's really greasy and whoever kicks best in the second half will win this."
And breathe...
England 8-6 New Zealand
Paul Fletcher
BBC Sport in Wigan
The rain continues to pour down and the crowd made the most of the interval to take a deep breath and gear up to go again.
A brisk trade at the bars in the concourses, a bit of a singalong to "Sweet Caroline", a few words about the opening 40 mins and off we go again.
The one question nobody can answer is whether after so many near misses over recent years, England can finally get over the line?
Smith's influence
England 8-6 New Zealand
John Kear
Former England coach
Quote Message: You can see the influence Matty Smith has on this game. The kicking game is far superior to what we saw last week.
You can see the influence Matty Smith has on this game. The kicking game is far superior to what we saw last week.
Kiwis need to be 'world class'
England 8-6 New Zealand
Jamie Peacock
Former England captain
Quote Message: England have been outstanding and deserve to be in front. New Zealand are going to need a world-class effort to get back in the game.
England have been outstanding and deserve to be in front. New Zealand are going to need a world-class effort to get back in the game.
More of the same
England 8-6 New Zealand
Brian Noble
Former Great Britain coach, BBC One
Quote Message: England have had to scramble their defence on a number of occasions and that won't change in the second half.
England have had to scramble their defence on a number of occasions and that won't change in the second half.
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It is like Last Night of the Proms on the DW Stadium tannoy.
Land of Hope and Glory and Rule Britannia both blare out as the stadium emcee attempts to keep the atmosphere bubbling.
England 8-6 New Zealand
About three of those 17 New Zealand offloads came in the build-up to Jason Nightingale's try.
The tourists are dangerous from all parts of the park. They can run it in from long range and England are going to need quite a cushion before they feel comfortable in this match.
I would not bet on them getting it either.
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With his contract up at the end of this series, this could be Steve McNamara's final team talk as an England coach.
He is marching around the home dressing room, whispering sweet nothings into the ears of his half-back pairing and back three.
A game that has everything
England 8-6 New Zealand
Brian Noble
Former Great Britain coach, BBC One
Quote Message: This has got everything. Good kicking, good decisions. And look at the weather! England look like a different team. You've got to hand it to Steve McNamara after the changes he's made.
This has got everything. Good kicking, good decisions. And look at the weather! England look like a different team. You've got to hand it to Steve McNamara after the changes he's made.
Thud, thud, thud
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Paul Fletcher
BBC Sport in Wigan
There have been some terrific collisions during an uncompromising opening half. Even from 50 yards you can hear them up in the stands.
Zak Hardaker has been excellent at full-back - but Leeds team-mate Kallum Watkins will be disappointed with a couple of errors when in promising positions.
And although the crowd will be disappointed that the Kiwis scored close to the break, they applauded the replay of Jason Nightingale's superb leap to score in the corner.
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Iestyn Harris
Former Great Britain international on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra
Quote Message: Exceptionally good value. If this was a boxing match, this would go from one end to another. England would be on the ropes at one second and New Zealand would be on the ropes the next. England edge it and two points in it is a fair reflection of the first half.
Exceptionally good value. If this was a boxing match, this would go from one end to another. England would be on the ropes at one second and New Zealand would be on the ropes the next. England edge it and two points in it is a fair reflection of the first half.
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England 8-6 New Zealand
England 8-6 New Zealand
England could do with the bell.
There are under pressure in the shadow of the sticks.
That will do nicely. Jason Nightingale has given away a penalty at the play of the ball for a push on Zak Hardaker.
That should get the hosts back into the sheds ahead.
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New Zealand breakthrough
England 8-6 New Zealand
Brian Noble
Former Great Britain coach, BBC One
Quote Message: What a try by the Kiwis. It was five on three and England were scrambling. It was a great finish from Nightingale.
What a try by the Kiwis. It was five on three and England were scrambling. It was a great finish from Nightingale.
CONVERTED TRY - Nightingale
England 8-6 New Zealand
Jason Nightingale's boots are up around ear height as he plunges back down to earth to dot down over the top of Zak Hardaker.
No danger of getting them chalky up there and the try stands.
Isaac Luke draws round the conversion perfectly to reduce the gap to two.
TRY REVIEW - Nightingale
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Make that 1-1. I think this time Jason Nightingale has beaten Zak Hardaker's despairing tackle.
The Kiwi full-back flies superman style over the England's full-back to dot down.
Referee Ben Thaler wants another look...
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This half has flown by. Incident everywhere with defences porous and attacks glistening with threat.
Test of passion
England 8-0 New Zealand
Jamie Peacock
Former England captain
Quote Message: I think it's fantastic to see passion in the game. It's a blood and thunder Test and it gives something for the crowd to shout about.
I think it's fantastic to see passion in the game. It's a blood and thunder Test and it gives something for the crowd to shout about.
Flying Hardaker
England 8-0 New Zealand
Brian Noble
Former Great Britain coach, BBC One
Quote Message: Brilliant defence from England. New Zealand had the numbers but Zak Hardaker saw the danger and flew across him.
Brilliant defence from England. New Zealand had the numbers but Zak Hardaker saw the danger and flew across him.
England 8-0 New Zealand
A try-saver of the highest order from Zak Hardaker.
The Leeds Rhinos full-back comes flying across to make a superb cover tackle on Jason Nightingale as the Kiwi pins his ears back and heads for the corner.
Lovely stuff.
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England 8-0 New Zealand
Iestyn Harris
Former Great Britain international on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra
Quote Message: Brilliant play from England. They started to get some good position in the field. Matty Smith's short kicking game is why he is in the team. He is so influential with it.
Brilliant play from England. They started to get some good position in the field. Matty Smith's short kicking game is why he is in the team. He is so influential with it.
Reward for Whitehead
England 8-0 New Zealand
John Kear
Former England coach
Quote Message: It was a well constructed set and well finished. Elliott Whitehead has done that a number of times for Catalans. That's just reward for the pressure England have built on the line.
It was a well constructed set and well finished. Elliott Whitehead has done that a number of times for Catalans. That's just reward for the pressure England have built on the line.
CONVERTED TRY - Whitehead
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There is the kicking game that Matty Smith brings to scrum-half.
A lovely cute little grubber from the new man is perfectly weighted for Elliot Whitehead who keeps his cool to scoop up and dive over for his first try in five Tests.
Gareth Widdop pops over the conversion.
England 2-0 New Zealand
England do tap and go.
Twice Kallum Watkins swerves outside his man Jordan Kahu, but on each occasion the cover defence slides across, cuts down the England centre and cut off his offload options.
Tap or kick?
England 2-0 New Zealand
John Kear
Former England coach
Quote Message: For me, you tap it and keep the pressure on. You can see a chink in the defenses.
For me, you tap it and keep the pressure on. You can see a chink in the defenses.
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Ben Matulino catches James Roby with a high forearm.
A brief bit of all-in Royal Rumble-style action and when the dust settles England have a fresh set of six close in to the New Zealand line...
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Described as a "tough hombre" by our commentary team...
Bang!
Paul Fletcher
BBC Sport in Wigan
The rain is pouring down,the ball is slippery and you can see the spray bouncing off the players during the big collisions.
The crowd are right behind England. Yet the atmosphere is tense, with the crowd all-too aware of what the Kiwis are capable of doing.
This is rough and tumble, tough Test rugby league. Can England show enough composure and nerve to play the game they think they are capable of doing?
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It is like a bar of soap out there.
Chris Hill loses his grip and gives up a turnover, but a superb defensive effort from England gets the hosts out of a hole as Kodi Nikorima is swallowed up by sheer weight of numbers.
England surround the Kiwis
England 2-0 New Zealand
Brian Noble
Former Great Britain coach, BBC One
Quote Message: New Zealand are very tight around the ruck so it's making it easy for England to condense and get men into the tackle.
New Zealand are very tight around the ruck so it's making it easy for England to condense and get men into the tackle.
A close call for England
England 2-0 New Zealand
John Kear
Former England coach
Quote Message: That was close. Compliments to the England defence for scrambling across and showing the same commitment they did last week.
That was close. Compliments to the England defence for scrambling across and showing the same commitment they did last week.
NO TRY
England 2-0 New Zealand
Nope. A clear knock-on by Peta Hiku despite his attempt to shovel the ball out the back door.
No score. England keep their noses clean and in front.
TRY REVIEW - Nightingale
England 2-0 New Zealand
Jason Nightingale makes the television screen gesture as he scoops up the ball and dives over.
But he does not look convinced at all.
It seems that Peta Hiku knocked on as he attempted to pick up the awkwardly bobbling ball moments before.
England 2-0 New Zealand
A chance for England - the Kiwi defence has got their maths wrong and the hosts have a man over and ball in hand.
But Kallum Watkins butchers the chance, the ball dribbling from his grasp and forward.
England 2-0 New Zealand
Jermaine McGillvary has been the biggest runner out there so far.
Another kick return from the Huddersfield man and again it takes a mob of black shirts to bring him to the floor.
England 2-0 New Zealand
Matty Smith almost punches a hole in midfield. The Kiwi defence creaks, but closes the loophole just in time to snare the England scrum-half.
Up goes the kick on the sixth tackle and it is a gem, perfectly weighted for Gareth Widdop to smash into Roger Tuivasa Sheck with a rib-tickler of a tackle.
England 2-0 New Zealand
So close, but no cigar.
New Zealand have an overlap and space to make it stick, but Roger Tuivasa Sheck's long pass out is a little over-cooked, forcing Jason Nightingale out over the sidelines, rather than ushering him over the tryline.
England survive. Just.
England on the defence
England 2-0 New Zealand
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Former Great Britain coach, BBC One
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Quote Message: Both teams have come out with a different mentality to last week. England are having to defend now. Both teams look threatening.
Both teams have come out with a different mentality to last week. England are having to defend now. Both teams look threatening.
England 2-0 New Zealand
Isaac Luke through the middle! Huge mispass out to Jason Nightingale.!England at sixes and sevens.
The Kiwis are stopped just short. But they have another six as England infringe at the ruck.
Huge pressure and only a couple of metres to go...
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New Zealand's defence stands solid under the spotlight.
The England forwards are not making much of a dent on the flat black line in front of them.
England 2-0 New Zealand
New Zealand penned back in their own half and they push their luck looking for the escape route.
Jesse Bromwich's offload is to ground and gobbled up by Elliot Whitehead.
Possession England and a fresh set of six from 30m out.
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Iestyn Harris
Former Great Britain international on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra
Quote Message: It is a great decision to go with the two points. Last week it was a tight game so get yourself in a position where you are in the lead.
It is a great decision to go with the two points. Last week it was a tight game so get yourself in a position where you are in the lead.
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Paul Fletcher
BBC Sport in Wigan
You want noise? Get down to Wigan. I can barely here the Radio 5 live sports extra commentary team, sat on the row behind me. A home crowd roaring on their team - with plenty to encourage them so far.
PENALTY - Widdop
England 2-0 New Zealand
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Gareth Widdop steps up and wallops one through the sticks as the Kiwis give away a second penalty inside the first five minutes.
The tourists did not particularly enjoy Ben Thaler's performance in the first Test. This encore from the referee won't be much more to their liking.
In praise of Jermaine McGillvary
England 0-0 New Zealand
John Kear
Former England coach
Quote Message: He's difficult to tackle but also when you've made the tackle he'll challenge you as well. It's a credit to him and to Steve McNamara for picking him.
He's difficult to tackle but also when you've made the tackle he'll challenge you as well. It's a credit to him and to Steve McNamara for picking him.
England 0-0 New Zealand
England cannot make that first close-range set of six count on the scoreboard.
But Jermaine McGillvary has made an impressive start. The Huddersfield wing returns a kick with interest, charging into Jason Nightingale and earning a penalty from referee Ben Thaler.
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England 0-0 New Zealand
And the Kiwis make a horror show of a start as New Zealand full-back Roger Tuivasa Sheck allows Zak Hardaker's long boot downfield to bounce and is then snared in goal by an eager England chase.
Kiwis to drop out from under their own posts. An ideal start from the hosts.
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As the rain patters down between the two teams, the Kiwis issue their pre-match challenge with tongues poking and fingers pointing.
James Graham simply nods his head in response.
Silverware
England v New Zealand (13:00 GMT)
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This is the hunk of precious metal on offer to the two teams today - the Baskerville Trophy.
It is named after pioneering New Zealand player Albert Baskerville who organised the first professional rugby tour from New Zealand to the Northern Union in 1907.
He died, aged 25, after contracting pneumonia on the return leg. But not before scoring a try in his one and only Test appearance when his team took on Australia.
England are currently in possession of the trophy and will retain it with a win or draw today.
National anthems
England v New Zealand (13:00 GMT)
God Defend New Zealand rings around the DW Stadium, before God Save the Queen comfortably beats it on the decibel meter.
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Paul Fletcher
BBC Sport in Wigan
New Zealand boss Stephen Kearney has just been in to speak to the press. He was understandably disappointed by the result but generous in his praise for England's performance.
Interestingly, when asked about the impact of so many England players competing in the Australian NRL, he reckons that the week-in, week-out toughness of that competition is helping the England side.
"It is survival of the fittest, high-intensity football," he said.
Farewell
What an image to leave you with.
Sean O'Loughlin hoists the Baskerville Shield to the rainy Wigan heavens.
That was exciting. But the thought of 2016's Four Nations and 2017's World Cup?
Absolutely mouth-watering.
See you there.
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Ryan Hall speaking to BBC Sport: I'm overwhelmed. I was think 2015 was special, with the club success we had (at Leeds). For seven years I've never won anything at international level so this is the icing on the cake.
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An interesting insight into the England dressing room.
It is a very calm, reflective scene with the players lined up on the benches to listen to coach Steven McNamara.
Ah, that is more like it.
Speech from the gaffer over the players are on their feet for a bit of a sing-song and to spray some refreshements about.
More to come from the Kiwis
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Paul Fletcher
BBC Sport in Wigan
Kieran Folan. Shaun Johnson. Jared Warea Hargreaves. Manu Vatuvei. Simon Mannering.
Fair play to England for winning the decisive Test. A great effort, but let us not forget that the Kiwi side England face in the Four Nations next year might be much improved.
This year's team were without several established players, particularly in the halves.
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No limits
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New Zealand's Adam Blair told BBC Sport: "Discipline was the difference in the end. The English boys had an outstanding series. It was a tough series but overall we've dug deep and it went down to the wire tonight but we came up short."
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Matty Smith told BBC Sport: "It was a tough game, credit to the Kiwis they kept going. But what a result for England and the whole country. We've been building for the last couple of years - we've come close but to finally win a series, this is why you play."
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Steve McNamara celebrates in the DW Stadium stands. There is a fair bit of relief mixed in there as well.
Had England snatched defeat from the jaws of victory there would have been an ugly, ugly inquest to follow.
The game that keeps giving
England 20-14 New Zealand
Paul Fletcher
BBC Sport in Wigan
The crowd momentarily had the stuffing knocked out of them when New Zealand scored yet another try.
Thrilling, thrilling finish. Heck, even James Graham showed some emotion at the final at the final whistle.
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The ball goes to ground as Roger Tuivasa-Sheck as the Kiwi full-back chances his arm as he has to. Ryan Hall boots it dead to bring the match to an end and start the party.
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New Zealand up to within 30m with the final play...
New Zealand fight back
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TRY - Kahu
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Hang on a cotton pickin'.
Kodi Nikorima's crossfield outside of the boot kick is perfect for Jordan Kahu to slide onto ahead of Jermaine McGillvary and over for the try.
Isaac Luke with the kick is....is....off the post!
New Zealand need a converted score to draw and more to win.
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Josh Hodgson's nudged kick on the sixth tackle is well weighted and New Zealand will have to build from within the shadow of their own posts.
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A knock-on from Kevin Proctor!
That is surely New Zealand's faint hopes extingushed.
England with a set of six to linger over from halfway.
Can New Zealand do it?
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Former Great Britain coach
TRY - Tuivasa-Sheck
England 20-10 New Zealand
It's all good.
Another peach of a try from the Kiwis, but they need two converted scores in the final five minutes to complete an extraordinary escape to victory after Isaac Luke's missed conversion.
TRY REVIEW - Tuivasa-Sheck
England 20-6 New Zealand
An outrageous side-door off-load from Jason Nightingale gives Roger Tuivasa-Sheck the space to slither over.
Is he held up? I fear not...
O'Loughlin makes the break
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Party time in Wigan
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BBC Sport in Wigan
Dads holding their children wearing England tops, couples bouncing up and down waving their arms and publicans preparing themselves for a very busy afternoon.
Rest assured, England have finally brought home a series win against a major nation.
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CONVERTED TRY - O'Loughlin
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Sean O'Loughlin soft-shoe shuffles round a couple of tackles and then switches on the after-burners, puts his head down and ploughs straight through Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and over the line.
With Gareth Widdop's conversion, New Zealand face a mission highly improbable - needing three tries in the final seven minutes.
TRY REVIEW - O'Loughlin
England 14-6 New Zealand
Is this the one that makes absolutely certain?
There did not look anything wrong with it on first viewing as Sean O'Loughlin plunged over...
Can England hold on?
England 14-6 New Zealand
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England 14-6 New Zealand
Ball to ground! Roger Tuivase-Sheck's pass is wayward and Kallum Watkins swoops to make amends and regather possession.
England will be taking care and time over this carry upfield.
England 14-6 New Zealand
Kallum Watkins game is not getting a lot better.
The Leeds centre sees the ball popped out of his grasp by a mighty shoulder from Ben Matulino.
New Zealand with a set of six within 20m.
England 14-6 New Zealand
It looks like New Zealand joint captain Adam Blair is out on his feet.
The loose forward is ambling around trying to catch his breath as the play goes on around him...
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England on the way
England 14-6 New Zealand
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England 14-6 New Zealand
England with 15 minutes to play and teeming rain on their side. Can they snuff this game out and run the clock down?
Sean O'Loughlin gives away a penalty for a high hit on Roger Tuivase Sheck.
The hosts cannot afford to be giving away any freebies like that.
A try to remember
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CONVERTED TRY - Whitehead
England 14-6 New Zealand
That could be the series-clincher.
England have been under the cosh since the interval, but this lightning raid into the Kiwi half delivers a superb and potentially decisive try.
Elliott Whitehead is on the end of some snappy handling and a piston-like hand-off deals with Jordan Kahu as he crashes over.
Gareth Widdop lumps over the extras. Fine kick.
England 8-6 New Zealand
Paul Fletcher
BBC Sport in Wigan
Into the final quarter and at the moment all the home fans have to cheer is England's superb defence.
It reminds me of the match in London last weekend - and we all know what happened there.
England 8-6 New Zealand
Jermaine McGillvary with a fine overhead kick take in his own in-goal and a high tackle on Elliott Whitehead means England have a full set within the New Zealand half.
England 8-6 New Zealand
Gareth Widdop takes exception to Adam Blair's big hit. He was committed though - it did not look callously late to me.
Maybe Widdop is trying to distract from his ropey old kick out on the full.
Crowd behind England
England 8-6 New Zealand
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England 8-6 New Zealand
That might prove costly for England.
Matty Smith's sixth-tackle kick is straight into the leg of a Kiwi directly in front of him.
There is no deliberate attempt to play the ball so the tackle count has not been wiped clean and New Zealand have ball 30m upfield of where they might have.
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Worrying for Watkins
England 8-6 New Zealand
Paul Fletcher
BBC Sport in Wigan
Lots of England players giving Kallum Watkins a "come on mate, chin up" pat on the head but it has not been a great match so far for the Leeds centre.
He coughed up the ball twice in the first half in promising positions and a poor play-the-ball a minute or so ago gifted the Kiwis a scrum in a good position.
Lots of activity on the touchline, warming up, riding on the exercise bike, as the two teams look to get over the line here at Wigan.
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Move the ball
England 8-6 New Zealand
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Former England international
England 8-6 New Zealand
New Zealand replacement Alex Glenn takes a pass right in the dangerzone - so close to the England defence he can sees the whites of Elliott Whitehead's eyes.
A big tackle comes in, the ball goes forward and we are still awaiting the first score of the second half.
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England 8-6 New Zealand
Matty Smith with a precise kick downfield that sits pretty as a picture on the New Zealand tryline.
That buys England some serious territory, but a basic handling error from Kallum Watkins - knocking on the greasy ball at the ruck - costs them some momentum.
Watkins is consoled with his team-mates slaps on the back.
England 8-6 New Zealand
Petu Hiku sniffs some space, but he has got as over-excited as a Labrador in a pheasant coop.
As he takes a hand off the ball to get expansive, Brett Ferres gets in a tackle to dislodge the ball.
Knock-on, England ball.
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England 8-6 New Zealand
New Zealand are turning the screw at the start of this second half, winning the territorial battle and keeping England well under the cosh.
Zak Hardaker takes no chances with a dribbling little kick in behind and boots the ball out over his own in-goal for a drop-out under his own sticks.
Tension building
England 8-6 New Zealand
Paul Fletcher
BBC Sport in Wigan
New Zealand looking increasingly potent in attack - and the crowd know it.
Increasingly tense inside the DW Stadium - although the man to my left who has only just taken his seat with a pint in one hand and a load of England shirts in the other does not look too worried.
England 8-6 New Zealand
Is there space out there? New Zealand shift the ball through the hands and Dean Whare has options, but Ryan Hall makes a good call stepping in off his wing to get in the centre's face and snuff out the move.
England 8-6 New Zealand
A little glimmer of a gap for Zak Hardaker and, with Ryan Hall thundering up outside him, the full-back opts for a little dinky kick.
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck gets across to just about see it safe for New Zealand after dawdling and dithering to almost let Hall steal in.
England 8-6 New Zealand
Matty Smith is wearing his velvet kicking slippers today. Another probing little grubber on the sixth tackle.
Isaac Luke has to take care to gather cleanly and the chase is on him soon after.
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England 8-6 New Zealand
New Zealand's Peta Hiku sends a slippery eel of a kick snaking out of play just out of the reach of Jermaine McGillvary on the England wing.
The hosts' indiscipline is letting them down thought. Marty Taupau gives away a penalty as he steals the ball from Tom Burgess at the play of the ball.
Kick-off
England 8-6 New Zealand
Isaac Luke boots long. Zak Hardaker collects and we are back under way.
England 8-6 New Zealand
New Zealand huddle up in their dressing room and head back out into the fray.
England are already waiting, have returned to a spurt of pyro a moment or two before.
Tomkins talks
England 8-6 New Zealand
Injured England full-back Sam Tomkins is sat in the stand with his leg elevated. He's told BBC Sport he'll be back from his cruiciate problem in March and said of the game at Wigan:
"I think we've improved on last week. It's really greasy and whoever kicks best in the second half will win this."
And breathe...
England 8-6 New Zealand
Paul Fletcher
BBC Sport in Wigan
The rain continues to pour down and the crowd made the most of the interval to take a deep breath and gear up to go again.
A brisk trade at the bars in the concourses, a bit of a singalong to "Sweet Caroline", a few words about the opening 40 mins and off we go again.
The one question nobody can answer is whether after so many near misses over recent years, England can finally get over the line?
Smith's influence
England 8-6 New Zealand
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Kiwis need to be 'world class'
England 8-6 New Zealand
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Former England captain
More of the same
England 8-6 New Zealand
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Former Great Britain coach, BBC One
England 8-6 New Zealand
It is like Last Night of the Proms on the DW Stadium tannoy.
Land of Hope and Glory and Rule Britannia both blare out as the stadium emcee attempts to keep the atmosphere bubbling.
England 8-6 New Zealand
About three of those 17 New Zealand offloads came in the build-up to Jason Nightingale's try.
The tourists are dangerous from all parts of the park. They can run it in from long range and England are going to need quite a cushion before they feel comfortable in this match.
I would not bet on them getting it either.
England 8-6 New Zealand
With his contract up at the end of this series, this could be Steve McNamara's final team talk as an England coach.
He is marching around the home dressing room, whispering sweet nothings into the ears of his half-back pairing and back three.
A game that has everything
England 8-6 New Zealand
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Former Great Britain coach, BBC One
Thud, thud, thud
England 8-6 New Zealand
Paul Fletcher
BBC Sport in Wigan
There have been some terrific collisions during an uncompromising opening half. Even from 50 yards you can hear them up in the stands.
Zak Hardaker has been excellent at full-back - but Leeds team-mate Kallum Watkins will be disappointed with a couple of errors when in promising positions.
And although the crowd will be disappointed that the Kiwis scored close to the break, they applauded the replay of Jason Nightingale's superb leap to score in the corner.
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England could do with the bell.
There are under pressure in the shadow of the sticks.
That will do nicely. Jason Nightingale has given away a penalty at the play of the ball for a push on Zak Hardaker.
That should get the hosts back into the sheds ahead.
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CONVERTED TRY - Nightingale
England 8-6 New Zealand
Jason Nightingale's boots are up around ear height as he plunges back down to earth to dot down over the top of Zak Hardaker.
No danger of getting them chalky up there and the try stands.
Isaac Luke draws round the conversion perfectly to reduce the gap to two.
TRY REVIEW - Nightingale
England 8-0 New Zealand
Make that 1-1. I think this time Jason Nightingale has beaten Zak Hardaker's despairing tackle.
The Kiwi full-back flies superman style over the England's full-back to dot down.
Referee Ben Thaler wants another look...
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This half has flown by. Incident everywhere with defences porous and attacks glistening with threat.
Test of passion
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Flying Hardaker
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England 8-0 New Zealand
A try-saver of the highest order from Zak Hardaker.
The Leeds Rhinos full-back comes flying across to make a superb cover tackle on Jason Nightingale as the Kiwi pins his ears back and heads for the corner.
Lovely stuff.
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Reward for Whitehead
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CONVERTED TRY - Whitehead
England 8-0 New Zealand
There is the kicking game that Matty Smith brings to scrum-half.
A lovely cute little grubber from the new man is perfectly weighted for Elliot Whitehead who keeps his cool to scoop up and dive over for his first try in five Tests.
Gareth Widdop pops over the conversion.
England 2-0 New Zealand
England do tap and go.
Twice Kallum Watkins swerves outside his man Jordan Kahu, but on each occasion the cover defence slides across, cuts down the England centre and cut off his offload options.
Tap or kick?
England 2-0 New Zealand
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Former England coach
England 2-0 New Zealand
Ben Matulino catches James Roby with a high forearm.
A brief bit of all-in Royal Rumble-style action and when the dust settles England have a fresh set of six close in to the New Zealand line...
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Described as a "tough hombre" by our commentary team...
Bang!
Paul Fletcher
BBC Sport in Wigan
The rain is pouring down,the ball is slippery and you can see the spray bouncing off the players during the big collisions.
The crowd are right behind England. Yet the atmosphere is tense, with the crowd all-too aware of what the Kiwis are capable of doing.
This is rough and tumble, tough Test rugby league. Can England show enough composure and nerve to play the game they think they are capable of doing?
England 2-0 New Zealand
It is like a bar of soap out there.
Chris Hill loses his grip and gives up a turnover, but a superb defensive effort from England gets the hosts out of a hole as Kodi Nikorima is swallowed up by sheer weight of numbers.
England surround the Kiwis
England 2-0 New Zealand
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Former Great Britain coach, BBC One
A close call for England
England 2-0 New Zealand
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Former England coach
NO TRY
England 2-0 New Zealand
Nope. A clear knock-on by Peta Hiku despite his attempt to shovel the ball out the back door.
No score. England keep their noses clean and in front.
TRY REVIEW - Nightingale
England 2-0 New Zealand
Jason Nightingale makes the television screen gesture as he scoops up the ball and dives over.
But he does not look convinced at all.
It seems that Peta Hiku knocked on as he attempted to pick up the awkwardly bobbling ball moments before.
England 2-0 New Zealand
A chance for England - the Kiwi defence has got their maths wrong and the hosts have a man over and ball in hand.
But Kallum Watkins butchers the chance, the ball dribbling from his grasp and forward.
England 2-0 New Zealand
Jermaine McGillvary has been the biggest runner out there so far.
Another kick return from the Huddersfield man and again it takes a mob of black shirts to bring him to the floor.
England 2-0 New Zealand
Matty Smith almost punches a hole in midfield. The Kiwi defence creaks, but closes the loophole just in time to snare the England scrum-half.
Up goes the kick on the sixth tackle and it is a gem, perfectly weighted for Gareth Widdop to smash into Roger Tuivasa Sheck with a rib-tickler of a tackle.
England 2-0 New Zealand
So close, but no cigar.
New Zealand have an overlap and space to make it stick, but Roger Tuivasa Sheck's long pass out is a little over-cooked, forcing Jason Nightingale out over the sidelines, rather than ushering him over the tryline.
England survive. Just.
England on the defence
England 2-0 New Zealand
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Former Great Britain coach, BBC One
England 2-0 New Zealand
Isaac Luke through the middle! Huge mispass out to Jason Nightingale.!England at sixes and sevens.
The Kiwis are stopped just short. But they have another six as England infringe at the ruck.
Huge pressure and only a couple of metres to go...
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New Zealand's defence stands solid under the spotlight.
The England forwards are not making much of a dent on the flat black line in front of them.
England 2-0 New Zealand
New Zealand penned back in their own half and they push their luck looking for the escape route.
Jesse Bromwich's offload is to ground and gobbled up by Elliot Whitehead.
Possession England and a fresh set of six from 30m out.
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Paul Fletcher
BBC Sport in Wigan
You want noise? Get down to Wigan. I can barely here the Radio 5 live sports extra commentary team, sat on the row behind me. A home crowd roaring on their team - with plenty to encourage them so far.
PENALTY - Widdop
England 2-0 New Zealand
Gareth Widdop steps up and wallops one through the sticks as the Kiwis give away a second penalty inside the first five minutes.
The tourists did not particularly enjoy Ben Thaler's performance in the first Test. This encore from the referee won't be much more to their liking.
In praise of Jermaine McGillvary
England 0-0 New Zealand
John Kear
Former England coach
England 0-0 New Zealand
England cannot make that first close-range set of six count on the scoreboard.
But Jermaine McGillvary has made an impressive start. The Huddersfield wing returns a kick with interest, charging into Jason Nightingale and earning a penalty from referee Ben Thaler.
Kick-off
England 0-0 New Zealand
And the Kiwis make a horror show of a start as New Zealand full-back Roger Tuivasa Sheck allows Zak Hardaker's long boot downfield to bounce and is then snared in goal by an eager England chase.
Kiwis to drop out from under their own posts. An ideal start from the hosts.
Kick-off next
England v New Zealand (13:00 GMT)
As the rain patters down between the two teams, the Kiwis issue their pre-match challenge with tongues poking and fingers pointing.
James Graham simply nods his head in response.
Silverware
England v New Zealand (13:00 GMT)
This is the hunk of precious metal on offer to the two teams today - the Baskerville Trophy.
It is named after pioneering New Zealand player Albert Baskerville who organised the first professional rugby tour from New Zealand to the Northern Union in 1907.
He died, aged 25, after contracting pneumonia on the return leg. But not before scoring a try in his one and only Test appearance when his team took on Australia.
England are currently in possession of the trophy and will retain it with a win or draw today.
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God Defend New Zealand rings around the DW Stadium, before God Save the Queen comfortably beats it on the decibel meter.
Kick-off follows. But first, the haka.