England have made three changes to their 19-man squad for tomorrow’s sell-out World Cup clash against Ireland at the John Smith’s Stadium (2.30).

Missing out from the 17 beaten 28-20 by Australia in the tournament opener at Cardiff are Wigan pair Josh Charnley and Lee Mossop and South Sydney Rabbitohs forward Sam Burgess, who is suspended.

Wigan loose forward Sean O’Loughlin, Canterbury Bulldogs forward James Graham and Hull FC winger Tom Briscoe are all drafted into the 19 and will be hoping to feature in the starting line-up.

“We have made a slight adjustment to the squad this week,” said England coach Steve McNamara.

“We have 24 very good players, and the additions to the squad this week, Tom Briscoe, James Graham and Sean O’Loughlin, will give us some impetus and freshness in the team.

“Josh Charnley did fine last week. He has a slight shoulder niggle so the rest will do him no harm. The competition for places amongst the wingers is very fierce and Tom Briscoe has done extremely well in training. He will be given a chance to make an impact.

“Lee Mossop came on at difficult period in the game last week and he tried his best in what was a tough match against Australia. I just wanted to slightly change things around and go with some different personnel.

“It is a positive to have Sean O’Loughlin available for selection. He is valued by the group and we understand the qualities he brings to the squad.

“He is fit and looking forward to it. Having him available gives us a new dimension to the forward pack with great depth across all positions.

“Ireland will be good. They have quality in the side from the Super League and NRL. They will be better for their game against Fiji and if we take them lightly we will come unstuck.

“This is a huge game, a full international, with lots at stake. It has the makings of being an absolute belter. We have a full-house at Huddersfield, which is a great statement for the sport and there will be passion in the stands for both sides.”

England: Ablett, Briscoe, G Burgess, T Burgess, Burrow, Chase, Cudjoe, Farrell, Ferres, Graham, Hall, Hill, O’Loughlin, Roby, Sinfield, Tomkins, Watkins, Westwood, Widdop.

Ireland: Allen, Ambler, Beswick, Blanch, Bridge, Currie, Finn, Finnigan, Haggerty, Hasson, Kostjasyn, Littler, McCarthy, Mendeika, Mullally, Pewhairangi, Richards, Toole, White.