England have handed out seven debuts as they title a new-look facet for New Zealand take a look at; England face New Zealand in a three-match collection on 24, 27, and 30 September – all matches might be dwell on Sky Sports activities
Final Up to date: 21/09/23 1:51pm
England are again in motion this week for the primary time because the Netball World Cup as they tackle New Zealand in a three-match collection.
In what’s a rematch of the World Cup semi-final, by which England got here away 46-40 victors, two of the highest sides on the earth will battle it out on September 24, 27, and 30, dwell on Sky Sports activities.
Final day trip was a heartbreaking loss for England as they fell to a 61-45 loss towards Australia within the World Cup closing however they may now be brimming with confidence that they’re one of many prime sides on the earth and might compete with the most effective of the most effective.
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Former England netball participant Eboni Usoro-Brown commends the efforts of the Roses of their Netball World Cup closing defeat to Australia in Cape City
A few of England’s younger stars shone within the World Cup, equivalent to Funmi Fadoju and Olivia Tchine, however now much more up-and-coming stars have their alternative as England have opted for an experimental line-up.
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Watch as Australia beat England within the Netball World Cup closing in South Africa
Two England stalwarts Geva Mentor and Chelsea Pitman have now retired and go away a giant hole for some kids to fill and this facet, led by a short lived teaching and workers group, head to New Zealand to place their names in lights.
Seven gamers are set to make their Vitality Roses debut, with Sasha Glasgow, Jayda Pechova, Alicia Scholes, Emma Thacker, Ella Bowen and Berri Neil all getting a call-up.
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England netball head coach Jess Thirlby says that she can not fault her gamers after their defeat to Australia within the Netball World Cup closing and admits they misplaced to the ‘higher group’
Hali Adio, who returned to the Roses programme earlier this 12 months and travelled to the Netball World Cup as a reserve, has been referred to as up whereas Vicki Oyesola additionally returns after making her final look in New Zealand in 2020.
Vitality Roses head coach Jess Thirlby stated: “This collection presents an excellent alternative for brand spanking new, returning and present Vitality Roses and Future Roses athletes to get much-needed publicity to worldwide competitors quickly after our World Cup marketing campaign.
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After defeat within the Netball World Cup closing towards Australia, the England gamers accumulate their silver medals in South Africa
“It is essential that we sustain the momentum within the quick time period however with the longer-term ambition of attaining additional success within the subsequent cycle with the World Cup in Sydney firmly in our minds.
“That work begins now and I am wanting ahead to supporting this very proficient squad via this Taini Jamison collection.”
England’s squad:
Halimat Adio – GK, GD
Ella Bowen – GD, GK, WD
Amy Carter – C, WD
Sophie Drakeford -Lewis- GA, WA
Sasha Glasgow – GA, GS
Alice Harvey – GK, GD
Hannah Joseph – WA, C
Elle McDonald – C, WA
Berri Neil – GA, GS
Vicki Oyesola – GD, WD, GK
Jayda Pechova – GD, GK
Ellie Rattu – C, WD
Alicia Scholes – WA, C
Emma Thacker – GA, GS
When to observe on Sky Sports activities
Saturday 24 September: New Zealand v England, Sky Sports activities Combine (3.30am)
Wednesday 27 September: New Zealand vs England, Sky Sports activities Most important Occasion and Sky Sports activities Combine (7.30am)
Saturday 30 September: New Zealand vs England, Sky Sports activities Combine (7.10am)