England’s 29-10 Rugby League World Cup win over Lebanon in Sydney on Saturday has been marred by a biting allegation levelled at winger Jermaine McGillvary.

England showed too much class for world No.18 Lebanon, running in five tries to two at a wet and slippery Allianz Stadium in Sydney.

However, the talking point was McGillvary being placed on report in the 42nd minute after Lebanon captain Robbie Farah accused him of biting.

Farah claimed McGillvary bit his arm when he tackled the England winger.

Farah reacted after the tackle, sparking a player melee.

“Look at my arm. It doesn’t matter, you don’t bite people – look at my arm. I didn’t bite myself, did I?” Farah could be heard saying to the England flyer who scored a 25th minute try.

It marked England’s first win of the tournament after their opening 18-4 loss to Australia.

Lebanon were buzzing from their opening 29-18 upset over France – their maiden Cup victory – and showed early fight against heavyweights England.

They levelled the scores at 6-6 in the 18th minute when lock Nick Kassis pounced on a Farah grubber spilt by England pivot Garth Widdop.

But England scored three tries in seven minutes to blow the scoreline out to 22-6 by the main break.

It included Ryan Hall’s 28th minute sideline effort which was given the green light despite protests from Farah who claimed the giant England winger had lost control.

England sealed their first win of the tournament after Tom Burgess ran off James Graham to crash over in the 56th minute.

England didn’t miss a beat on Saturday night despite losing fullback Jonny Lomax (leg) before kick-off, replaced by utility Stefan Ratchford.