Lacrosse legend Charlotte North scored six as her USA team defeated England 28-2 in their final pool stage match at the 2024 World Lacrosse Box Championships on Tuesday.
Despite the result, England secured a third place finish in Pool A and a quarter-final match on Thursday against Australia.
England’s two goals came through Iandra Lamplugh and Lauren Lewis, Lamplugh scoring to make it 5-1 in the first quarter and Lewis to make it 18-2 just before the half-time break.
USA started fast, showing all their quality, and that continued throughout the game but a blistering second quarter where they scored 12 goals, as they looked to increase their goal difference to avoid any chance of meeting Canada again until a potential final match, blew England away.
Head Coach Rob Clark will be pleased with his team’s grit and determination throughout the four quarters which will be a huge positive heading into Thursday’s quarter-final match-up with Australia.
Australia finished second in Pool B, one point behind a Canada team who are yet to lose or even concede a goal in the competition.
England fans can follow live updates from England v Australia on the England Lacrosse Instagram page or watch live on WL TV from 4:30pm (UK) tomorrow.
England 2-28 USA (6-1, 12-1, 6-0, 4-0)
England scorers: Lauren Lewis (1G, 1A), Iandra Lamplugh (1G), Davina Emetulu (1A), Ellie Racle (1A).