sport news 'Somebody will be disappointed and it can't be us': Shaun Wane is focused ahead ... trends now ‘Somebody is going to be disappointed and it can’t be us’: Shaun Wane is ‘living the dream’ as he prepares for the World Cup quarter-finals… but admits England 'must be very good' vs Papua New Guinea By David Coverdale For The Daily Mail Published: 17:44 GMT, 2 November 2022 | Updated: 17:44 GMT, 2 November 2022 Viewcomments Shaun Wane says he is ‘living the dream’ as he prepares to coach his country in a World Cup quarter-final in his home town. The 58-year-old won three Super League titles in charge of Wigan Warriors, where he also began his playing career. Now Wane will return to the DW Stadium to lead England into their last-eight clash against Papua New Guinea on Saturday. Shaun Wane is 'living the dream' as he prepares his England side for the RLWC quarter-finals The ex-Wigan man will lead his side out at the DW Stadium vs Papua New Guinea on Saturday ‘This is special for me,’ he admitted yesterday (Weds). ‘I am living the dream. To be at a World Cup and coaching my country in the town where I live, it’s unbelievably exciting for me. ’I‘m going to be spending a fortune on tickets this week for family and friends. It will be a packed house and a fantastic atmosphere. I can’t wait. ‘I am loving every day I spend with these players in camp and I don’t want it to end.’ England scored 17 tries during their mammoth 94-4 win over Greece on Saturday afternoon They topped Group A after winning all their games, and will now advance to the quarter-finals Wane, who has a fully fit squad to pick from for the quarter-final, believes Papua New Guinea will be the strongest side England have faced so far in the tournament. ‘This week is a different ball game,’ he added. ‘It is going to be full on. They are a really, really strong team. They run hard and hit hard and defend like their lives depend on it. Despite all the excitement, Wane is remaining focused on the tough task ahead of England ‘This is a massive challenge and we have to be ready and perform. We have to be very good. ‘I don’t care if we are favourites or not. It is knockout rugby, somebody is going to be really disappointed and it can’t be us. People are behind England. We are a proud nation.’ Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility