Great Britain’s chances of reaching the final four of the FIH Pro League may have gone but the remaining games are of great importance for their future ambitions, says defender Laura Unsworth: Continue reading
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Great Britain men face decisive Pro League tests
The FIH Pro League reaches crunch time with Great Britain’s men facing two crucial games in their quest to reach the final four at the end of June.
Danny Kerry’s side sit in sixth place going into their match with the Netherlands knowing they need to force their way into the top four to qualify for the showpiece semi-final matches. Wins in their final two fixtures against the Dutch and New Zealand will give Great Britain a chance, depending on how other results pan out. Continue reading
Unsworth urges Great Britain to ‘take a look at themselves’
Laura Unsworth said Great Britain need to “take a good look” at themselves after they slipped to a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Australia in the FIH Pro League.
Great Britain fell behind to strikes from Maddy Fitzpatrick, Brooke Peris, Jane Claxton and Mariah Williams and despite pulling goals back through Hollie Pearne-Webb and Tess Howard they were unable to avoid their ninth defeat in 14 games. Continue reading
Shootout hero Pinner ‘happy to contribute’
Goalkeeper George Pinner was delighted to have the “opportunity to contribute” as his saves earned Great Britain a bonus point after a shootout win over Australia.
The giant goalkeeper saved twice, from Blake Govers and Daniel Beale, ensuring a 4-3 shootout win after the two sides had drawn 2-2 in normal time. Continue reading
Townsend’s comeback shows she’s ‘far from finished’
“I feel I’m not finished in terms of the player I can be.”
After six months out with recurring ankle ligament damage, Susannah Townsend made her long-awaited return to the Great Britain squad in the double header weekend with Argentina and Belgium. Continue reading