England Head Coach Danny Kerry said he was “proud” of his players after England negotiated their way past a stubborn Korea side to set up a Hockey Women’s World Cup quarter final with old foes, the Netherlands. A goal from Sophie Bray and a late strike from Lily Owsley did the damage in front of another packed house in London. Continue reading →

Danny Kerry was a relieved man in the aftermath of England’s first win at the 2018 Hockey Women’s World Cup. The England coach had continued to stress how well his side had played in their opening two games without getting their just rewards but against Ireland he said it “finally went our way.” Continue reading →

“I can’t really ask for much more from them” said Danny Kerry after his England team were held to a 1-1 draw for the second consecutive Hockey Women’s World Cup match. Alex Danson’s goal – her 115^th in international hockey had looked set to give the hosts the win against the USA, but Erin Matson’s backhand strike in the third quarter levelled things up and each side left with a point. Continue reading →

England Head Coach Danny Kerry declared himself “pleased” with his side’s performance as England came from behind to draw 1-1 with India in their opening game of the Hockey Women’s World Cup. Continue reading →

As Hollie Pearne-Webb strode confidently forward to slot in the winner in the shootout in the Olympic Hockey Final in Rio, more than one person working for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) would’ve been looking at their television screen and exclaiming “Wait. She works in my office!” Pearne-Webb, like some sort of superhero leads an amazing double life: Some days she’s a government management accountant, other days she’s a world-class-athlete.   Continue reading →