LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — England took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match rugby league series when it defeated New Zealand 20-14 in the second test at Anfield on Sunday.
Man of the match Tommy Makinson scored a hat trick of tries for the home team and Jake Connor added another touchdown.
New Zealand had tries from Dallin Watene-Zelezniak and Ken Maumalo.
England also won the first test 18-16 in Hull. The final match is in Leeds next Sunday.
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