England’s women’s team, despite their worrying injury list, claimed another top scalp in their preparations for next month’s European Cup by defeating Spain, 2006 World Cup semi finalists, 3-0 in a friendly international at Belle Vue. A week ago they won and lost to Germany.
Building on an early lead from Leicester’s Crista Cullen’s 3rd minute corner conversion, England played their best hockey since the World Cup. At another corner, Mel Clewlow won England a penalty stroke which was converted by Kate Walsh (Slough) before half-time. England’s third goal, midway through the second half, came after a splendid flowing move which led to Hayley Brown (Canterbury - pictured) scoring her first goal in an England shirt.
