Netherlands women have put another hand on a global trophy after winning their opening seven matches in the FIH Pro League.
The Dutch racked up 26 goals and leaked just three to top the table from their winter legs.
They sit alongside Belgium on 21 points with the Red Panthers playing one more game.
England have also played eight ahead of their London legs in June but familar woes have prevailed to their start of the 2025/26 season.
Crucially, they won the final game on Tuesday against China 2-0 to see them sit fifth.
Victory gave David Ralph’s side only their second in eight games as they aim to avoid another relegation battle.
England men, meanwhile, put themselves top of the Pro League standings, equal on 15 points with their Dutch rivals.
Zak Jones’ side were unbeaten in Valencia as they twice held the Oranje before taking bonus point wins in both.
They also beat Spain in both their games against the hosts. Henry Croft stood out with some power finishes up front, notbaly scoring with seconds left of their 2-2 draw.
Elsewhere, Tom Boon’s hat-trick saw his Belgian side coming back from two goals down to beat Argentina on the opening day of Pro League action in Rourkela, India. Belgium will top the standings if they continue winning ways.
Maria Ortiz celebrated her 100th cap for Argentina in an emphatic 5-0 victory over Ireland.
A strong second half featuring a hat-trick from Patricia Alvarez saw the Spanish women wrapping up their home leg with a solid 3-1 win over Germany.
