ENGLAND'S World Cup plans have been hit by another blow with the news that Gareth Raynor is now out.

The Hull winger has withdrawn from the train-on squad bcause he needs toe surgery.

Check out our Rugby League World Cup section

Raynor is the latest star to be forced out of the Cup in Australia because of injury.

Bradford quartet Paul Deacon, Andy Lynch, Terry Newton and Sam Burgess have all been ruled out, along with Warrington hooker Jon Clarke.

England play their first World Cup game against Papua New Guinea in Australia next month.