Herbert’s England shine in Cordoba

Thursday 26th January 2006, 12:00AM GMT.

ENGLAND’s women’s hockey team have drawn and lost their first two matches in the Four Nations Tournament in Cordoba, Argentina.

On Tuesday the young side, with Jersey’s Becky Herbert in the squad, produced a good performance against European Nations Champions Holland to draw 1-1 with a 66th minute equaliser from Lisa Wooding.

Yesterday England were beaten 2-1 by the hosts, Argentina, with Kate Walsh grabbing their goal.

Coach Danny Kerry said: ‘We played at a level above our world ranking.

I am very pleased and proud of this groups togetherness and work ethic.’


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