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England's netball team, the Vitality Roses, recovered from a 66-47 loss to Australia in the Commonwealth Games by defeating Malawi 73-38 in Glasgow. England led 37-23 at halftime and extended their lead in the third quarter, with Sasha Glasgow contributing to Malawi's struggles. Olivia Tchine of London Pulse scored 24 goals. England had earlier thrashed Northern Ireland 84-35. To keep medal hopes alive, England likely needs to beat South Africa in their final group match on Thursday. The team is currently ranked third in the world.
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Image: Fran Williams in action for England against Malawi at the Hydro
England recovered from their Commonwealth Games netball defeat to Australia with a commanding 73-38 victory over Malawi in Glasgow.
After Anna Stembridge's side crashed to a 66-47 loss against Australia in their second group match on Sunday, they responded emphatically to seal the win against Malawi.
England started the match in quick-fire fashion and stretched their advantage to 14 points by half-time, leading 37-23.
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They added 18 goals by the end of the third quarter at the Hydro, with Sasha Glasgow adding to Malawi's woes.
England, who opened their competition in emphatic fashion with an 84-35 thrashing of Northern Ireland, continued the onslaught in the final quarter. London Pulse star Olivia Tchine finished the match with 24 goals.
The Vitality Roses are likely to need a victory against South Africa in their final group game on Thursday to stand any chance of reaching the semi-finals and keeping their medal hopes alive.
Team England Netball Squad
Defence
- Halimat Adio (28, London, London Pulse)
- Fran Williams (28, Reading, West Coast Fever)
- Funmi Fadoju (23, Redbridge, London Pulse)
- Jayda Pechova (21, Fleet, Nottingham Forest)
Midcourt
- Imo Allison (28, Huddersfield, Queensland Firebirds)
- Jess Shaw (30, Stockport, Loughborough Lightning)
- Amy Carter (27, Nottingham, AO Manchester Thunder)
- Nat Metcalf (33, Keighley, AO Manchester Thunder)
Attack
- Sasha Glasgow (27, Moonta, Australia, West Coast Fever)
- Liv Tchine (25, London, London Pulse)
- Eleanor Cardwell (31, Blackpool, AO Manchester Thunder)
- Lois Pearson (26, Bury, AO Manchester Thunder)
The Vitality Roses, England Netball's senior team, are currently third in the World Netball world rankings.
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England bounce back from Australia defeat with victory against Malawi in Glasgow