England keep spirits up but defeat makes route to final a steep climb

• Four Nations defeat by New Zealand has hosts on the back foot• Only two wins will do to reach final with Australia looming largeThe defiant mood in the England changing room immediately after their 17-16 defeat by New Zealand in Huddersfield on Saturday underlined that they still have a chance of success in the Four Nations tournament even if the road ahead is slightly bumpier than many might have anticipated at this stage.Losing a game billed as a semi-final of sorts – despite