Herbie Farnworth produced a superb performance which included two tries as England wrapped up a 2-0 Test series victory by beating Samoa 34-16 at Headingley.

England have now won seven games in a row since their dramatic World Cup semi-final defeat by the Pacific Islanders in 2022.

Shawn Blore’s Anae Ulisese try gave Samoa an early 6-2 lead in a bruising affair that produced some clutch tackles from both sets of players.

However, tries from Wigan Warriors winger Liam Marshall, on debut, captain George Williams, Matty Ashton and Farnworth helped England to a 22-6 half-time lead.

And while Jake Tago’s try brought the tourists back into the contest, Dolphins center Farnworth, one of three NRL players in Shaun Wane’s 13, crossed for a second before bursting through the visitors’ defensive line to put a try for Jack Welsby.

Jeremiah Nanai’s late try from Jarome Luai’s well-taken strike proved little more than a consolation for Ben Gardiner’s side.