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Australia v England - key battles
Australia take on England ina key Group A clash on Sunday

England take on Australia in Melbourne in the biggest game of the World Cup so far on Sunday, and the anticipation is huge.

Rugby league fans have had this day circled in their diaries since last year's draw, and the waiting is almost over.

With names like Darren Lockyer, Greg Inglis, Jamie Peacock and Leon Pryce on show, it looks to have all the ingredients of a classic.

The confident Australian media may have it down as a dead cert Kangaroos win, but England are in no mood to roll over.

BBC Sport looks at where the the game will be won and lost.



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