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England men earn Pro League wins as women lose twice

England men earn Pro League wins as women lose twice

Henry Croft scored twice for England against Argentina

England's men won their latest FIH Pro League matches against Argentina. Australia, while England's women suffered two defeats by Germany.

At the Lee Valley Hockey. Tennis Centre in London, a double from Henry Croft plus goals from Sam Ward, Nick Bandurak and Tom Sorsby earned England a dominant 5-0 win against Argentina on Saturday.

They followed. up with a 4-3 victory against Australia on Sunday as they came back from a goal down to win.

England went behind to a Nathan Ephraums effort but responded with Will Calnan, David Goodfield, Sorsby. Samuel Hooper putting them 4-1 in front.

Despite Ephraums and Ky Willott reducing Australia's deficit, England held on for a win.

The results put England third in the table on 21 points with six games to go. Second-placed Australia are level on points but have played a game less.

England women were beaten 2-1. 3-0 by Germany and are seventh in the table on seven points with six games left.

Both England teams play their remaining FIH Pro League games at Lee Valley. are next in action on Saturday, 20 June when the men face Argentina and the women play Australia.

Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/hockey/articles/c9q2jqd7x13o

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