And so a fourth EuroHockey without a medal for England women. Statistics like this are now so commonplace for the women’s programme since their last medal in 2017 that reaching the semi-finals should now be seen as a success, despite the millions in funding.
This was Spain’s first win over England in normal time of the women’s Euros for 30 years — a result which ushered in the prospect of World Cup qualifying for England.
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Not sure GB v ENG would make a lot of difference. A few players that need to hang up their boots, I think, but I’m not close enough to the domestic game to know if there are adequate replacements.
Contracted players reduces flexibility of selection.
The M side remain exciting and, with a bunch of quality at the top end of European hockey, occasionally you’re going to come out on the wrong side of a result. We don’t seem to have that extra bit of confidence that the top 3 have, nothing lacking in the motor skills, just “head skills” need improving.
We seemed a bit clueless in the France game but I’ve only coached U14 so what do I know?
The girls are very disappointing and a major overhaul might be needed.
But loving every minute of it, well done CH4.