England made history by reaching their first Netball World Cup final after a dramatic 46-40 victory over defending champions New Zealand.
The final will be against either Australia or Jamaica.
England’s solid defense and resilience in the face of criticism led them to victory, overcoming shaky shooting and earning a spot in the final.
Coach Jess Thirlby’s focus on building a full squad of dependable players paid off, and co-captains Layla Guscoth and Natalie Metcalf expressed their pride and determination to win the World Cup.
The match against New Zealand was closely contested, with both teams’ defenses impressively holding up.
Fran Williams’ crucial interception set up the decisive moment for Helen Housby to score, securing England’s narrow lead in the final quarter.
England will now compete for their biggest title since the 2018 Commonwealth Games, where they beat Australia to win gold.
-BBC-
