England had been denied by a last-second objective as Jamaica snatched an exciting 49-49 draw within the opening sport of the Netball Vitality Horizon Sequence.
Jamaica’s Shanice Beckford scored proper on the finish in Manchester to thwart Jess Thirlby’s aspect, who had led by six targets at half-time after Helen Housby’s long-range effort.
England had been in entrance for 3 quarters however then slipped behind within the last stage earlier than regaining their benefit, but they had been unable to carry on as Beckford transformed a rebound.
The Vitality Horizon Sequence consists of 4 matches, with back-to-back video games in Manchester – the second is at 2pm on Sunday – earlier than conferences in Kingston, Jamaica on November 25 and 26.
England are second on the planet rankings, behind reigning world champions Australia, and secured a notable 2-1 sequence victory in New Zealand earlier this autumn.
Jamaica had not performed in a yr earlier than returning to motion final week within the Fast5 World Sequence however impressed in Saturday’s stalemate.
England’s Eleanor Cardwell (harm) and Natalie Metcalf (pregnant) are lacking the sequence, whereas Jamaica have referred to as up England-born Rhea Dixon, who qualifies for the Sunshine Ladies by way of her grandparents.
England vs Jamaica: Horizon Sequence schedule
All occasions UK and Eire
- Saturday November 16 (Manchester): England 49-49 Jamaica
- Sunday November 17 (2pm in Manchester)
- Monday November 25 (12am in Kingston, Jamaica)
- Tuesday November 26 (12am in Kingston Jamaica)
