England's mens and women's teams made an excellent start in the EuroHockey Junior Nations Championships yesterday.
In Lille the women's under 21 team overcame the hosts, France, with penalty corner goals from Sophie Bray and Hollie Webb, and a penalty stroke conversion by Harriet Pearce. Final score 3-1 to England. After one match England top Pool B on goals scored, ahead of The Netherlands.
In Poland, England's under 21 men put five past Spain to give them the lead in Pool A on goal difference, ahead of Belgium. First half goals from Simon Faulkner, Will Hearne, Chris Griffiths, John Kinder and David Becket gave them the 5-1 win.
