Captain Natalie Metcalf helped her side fight back from a half-time deficit to beat Jamaica 63-59 in the deciding match
Helen Housby directs play during England’s win at the Copper Box Arena in London on Sunday.Helen Housby directs play during England’s win at the Copper Box Arena in London on Sunday.Last modified on Sun 15 Jan 2023 19.10 GMT
With the three-match series tied 1-1, there was a keen sense of anticipation in the crowd. England made two changes from the side Metcalf was influential as England took a four-goal lead into the second quarter but Jamaica, ranked fourth in the world and one place below the Vitality Roses, surged back for a slender 31-30 lead at the halfway stage. England edged the final two quarters and Jamaica’s task was made harder by the suspension of the wing defence Crystal Plummer for continuous obstruction.
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