It was England’s men’s turn to play a training match against international opposition at Belle Vue this afternoon. Playing France it took England all of 23 minutes to open the scoring with a penalty corner conversion by James Tindall. Richard Mantell made it two, also from a penalty corner, and Glenn Kirkham scored in open play early in the second half. Simon Mantell (pictured in a recent match against India) made it a quartet of goals in the 55th minute. However, France had their chances. Just before half-time France were awarded a penalty stroke but Charles Verrier’s shot was saved by Fair in the England goal. France were unlucky not to get on the score sheet shortly after when Frederic Soyez hit the post. Final score; 4-0 to England.
The Women’s U21 team recorded there second victory in their test series against Germany at Highfields. Germany were unable to reply to goals by Tash Brennan and Loren Sherer. Final score 2-0 to England.
