England Roses triumph over Jamaica in series opener

Watch the second and third Tests live on Sky Sports on December 4 and 5; both England and Jamaica are building towards next year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

By Emma Thurston at the Copper Box Arena

Last Updated: 28/11/21 5:36pm

The Vitality Roses showed their fitness levels throughout the contest

England’s Vitality Roses opened their three-Test series against Jamaica with a 55-45 victory at the Copper Box Arena.

Jess Thirlby’s outfit produced a storming third quarter to take control of the contest and then put their foot on the gas during the fourth quarter.

After trailing 26-25 at the break, the introduction of Eleanor Cardwell changed England’s dynamic in attack, while the work of Layla Guscoth, Beth Cobden and the returning Eboni Usoro-Brown paid dividends in defence.

The second and third Tests will take place on December 4 and 5 at the Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham and will be shown live on Sky Sports.

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