 Sonia Mkoloma was in wonderful form for England |
England's netballers stunned world and Commonwealth champions New Zealand with a fine 50-45 victory in Manchester. England led 29-20 at half-time and held off a strong fightback to seal only their second ever win over the Kiwis.
Coach Marg Caldow said: "The team has been training hard, but it's fantastic that they have now put it into practice in a match.
"It was the sign of a really classy performance that, when the pressure was on, they stepped up another gear.
Louisa Brownfield top-scored for England with 22 goals while Kiwi shooter Irene Van Dyk hit 37 from 38.
England: GS Brownfield, GA Cookey, WA Atkinson, C Clarke, WD Newton (capt), GD Mkoloma, GK Mentor
Changes/substitutions: GS Dunn (sub Brownfield)
New Zealand: GS van Dyk, GA Te Huna, WA Wilson, C George, WD Langman, GD de Bruin, GK Scarlett
Changes/substitutions: GD Henry (sub for De Bruin), GK Williams (sub for Scarlett)
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