England's women were outclassed and outpowered as they conceded 17 tries in a 90-4 loss to Australia in Las Vegas.
England captain Jodie Cunningham says the squad are "desperate to test ourselves" against Australia in Vegas on Saturday, adding it's a "no-lose" situation for her side.
England against Australia is always a heated rivalry, but Hollie-Mae Dodd is ready for it to reach another level when the two sides clash in Las Vegas.
England fought back from an early deficit to beat Samoa 34-16 and clinch a 2-0 series victory at Headingley.
England head coach Shaun Wane has said it would be the "pinnacle" of his coaching career to face Australia in a home Ashes series.
England are set to welcome Australia in 2025 for the first rugby league Ashes series in over 20 years, with "initial conversations" already held.
England captain George Williams led by example as his side's six-try showing sank Samoa 34-18 in the first of two international Test matches.
Uncapped Wigan Warriors duo Junior Nsemba and Liam Marshall have been included in Shaun Wane's 24-player England squad for their two-Test series vs Samoa.
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