Commonwealth Games: England beat Uganda 56-35 to advance to netball semi-finals

Unbeaten defending champions England secured a netball semi-final spot at the Commonwealth Games with a 56-35 victory over Uganda.

In a feisty encounter, Eleanor Cardwell led the Roses attack with 27 points from 30 attempts, while Helen Housby shot a perfect 15.

Jess Thirlby's England have four wins from four games and sit top of Pool B.

They take on world champions New Zealand in their final pool game on Thursday at Birmingham's NEC Arena.

"We're going to appreciate the day off tomorrow, it was really physical today," said England defender Geva Mentor in her on-court interview.

"Everyone's looking forward to Thursday's clash with the Kiwis."

Though England - ranked third in the world - led from the off, it wasn't until the second half when they truly asserted their dominance over Uganda.

Jo Harten, brought on at half-time as Thirlby gave minutes to all 12 members of her squad, made 14 points from 17 shots.

Earlier on Tuesday in Pool A, Wales were beaten 79-33 by top seeds Australia while Jamaica defeated Scotland 78-34.

Australia and Jamaica are level on points the top of that pool, having both won all four games. They go head-to-head on Thursday morning.

This article originally appeared on BBC Sport

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