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Columnist for The Hockey Paper and the man behind The Top of the D. Writer, podcaster, goalkeeper and BBC Sport man. Used to work for Great Britain Hockey and have covered the sport at every major tournament.

FIH World League Final: Semi Final England 0-3 Australia.

Australia repeated their 3-0 win over England from the final of World League 3 in London to march on to the final where they await the winner of Argentina and The Netherlands. Goals from Jodie Schulz, Georgie Parker and Karrie McMahon made the difference for the Hockeyroos who triumphed despite a splendid goalkeeping display from England’s Maddie Hinch.  Continue reading

FIH World League Final Pool A: England 6-2 Korea.

Two goals apiece from Kate Richardson-Walsh and teenager Lily Owsley helped England to come from behind to beat Korea by six goals to two in their opening FIH World League Final Pool Game. The Koreans raced into a two goal lead inside the opening 20 minutes, but an Alex Danson strike before half time kept England in contention before a five-goal second half blitz secured the three points.

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