Bennett’s determined to meet Roos head-on

WAYNE Bennett is on a mission to take England to the World Cup final before he decides whether he wants to remain coach next year.

Bennett said he knew more about the players after taking them through the Four Nations last year and selection continuity would aid their performances in the World Cup.

Bennett will join the England team in Perth tomorrow, where they will have a warm-up match next weekend before renewing hostilities with Mal Meninga’s Kangaroos in Melbourne on October 27.

Although they are in the same pool, an Australia-England final on December 2 at Suncorp Stadium is possible.

“I don’t enjoy playing Australia in the first game – they are quite formidable and have a lot of understanding because of the games so many of them have played together,’’ he said.

“It’s not an easy task. ‘We’ll have to do well and build through the tournament, to be in the final if we can.

“The best part is I have picked nearly the same team as last year. We’ve gone on 12 months more, played Samoa (for a win in May). They know me and know what I want.”