England's Rugby League World Cup hopes in jeopardy due to format

• England's head coach, Brian McDermott, criticizes the Rugby League World Cup's format as 'harsh'.
• England's chances of reaching the semi-finals may be over due to their loss to Tonga.
• The World Cup has been reduced to 10 teams from 16 in the previous tournament.
• McDermott notes that the format requires teams to perform well from the start.
• England's early defeat to Tonga has put them at a disadvantage in the competition.