England Women's Hockey Team Bio
The England Women’s Hockey team is ranked second on the FIH Women’s World Rankings.
History
The England Hockey association which is the national governing body for the sport in England was formed in December 2002.
The first recorded women’s hockey match was played between England and Ireland in Dublin. The English team lost to their neighbours 0-2.
Achievements
England’s best finish at the Women’s Hockey World Cup was in 2010 when they finished third. They have won silver medals in the Commonwealth Games thrice.
The team has won the Eurohockey Nations Championship twice.
2018 World Cup Team
Coach: Danny Kerry
1. Maddie Hinch
3. Kathryn Lane
4. Laura Unsworth
5. Sarah Haycroft
6. Anna Toman
7. Hannah Martin
9. Susannah Townsend
11. Suzy Petty
13. Ellie Rayer
15. Alex Danson ©
18. Giselle Ansley
19. Sophie Bray
20. Hollie Webb
21. Ellie Watton
23. Amy Tennant
26. Lily Owsley
27. Jo Hunter
31. Grace Balsdon
England is placed in Pool B along with India, Ireland and United States.
England are placed in a tricky group but should easily reach the quarter-finals of the tournament.
