Jess Thirlby of the Vitality Roses said her team looked “the most composed”. England had leveled its three-match netball match against New Zealand after a 61 – 58 loss to the Silver Ferns on Saturday at the Copper Box Arena, London. But they improved their performance at the same location a day later.
Thirlby commented afterwards, “That was the most composed and focused I have seen us play in that situation. I also think that physically and psychologically, we were able to stand up in those moments when we needed it.”
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Highlights of the first match in the Vitality International test series between England and New Zealand.
It wasn’t easy, as New Zealand was often ahead of us and we had few mistakes, but their fight and how they supported each other in the final stages were so impressive. It was a joy to watch.”Thirlby, who was delighted with the team’s win, was quick to share her happiness and praise for all of them. However she did recognize Helen Housby’s performance as player of match.
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The goal attack, which scored 23 goals with a 96% accuracy rate, helped England win the series and advance to the decider on Wednesday at the AO arena in Manchester – live on Sky Sports Mix at 6.30pm (7pm).
Thirlby continued, “Helen Housby is at her best in such games.” “She stood right up.
“I think everyone did a great job. It was a very cohesive effort.””There is no place for fairness in the performance sports but it feels right to have both teams taken a victim and it sets us up for an exciting encounter on Wednesday.”
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Helen Housby (R), Lois Pearson (L), and Helen Housby (R), celebrating England’s victory over New Zealand during the second match of Vitality International Series
Housby, 30, who plays club netball in Australia for the New South Wales Swifts, is eager to return to Manchester, where she began her career with the Thunder between 2013 and 2016.The England star stated, “I can’t wait” to return to Manchester where her career began with the Thunder from 2013-2016. The crowds in Manchester are incredible. It’s my home base for netball.”We’re going all out, and I think that both teams are going come out to want to win. It’s a big deal before the Commonwealth Games in 2014.”Vitality Netball International Series Schedule vs New ZealandSaturday, November 15, Copper Box Arena in LondonEngland 58 – 61 New ZealandSunday, November 16, Copper Box Arena in LondonEngland 61 – 58 New ZealandWednesday, November 19, AO Arena in ManchesterEngland vs New Zealand at 7pmVitality Netball Horizon Series Schedule for JamaicaSaturday, December 6, National Indoor Sports Centre Kingston JamaicaJamaica vs England TB
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