England quickly put a disappointing defeat to Australia behind them by delivering a commanding performance against Malawi at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. After a heavy 66-47 loss to the Australian side in their second group fixture on Sunday, the English team regrouped and dominated the Malawian squad, finishing the match with a 73-38 victory. The English side opened the game with relentless energy, scoring at a rapid pace and building a substantial lead early on. By the halftime break they had already established a 14‑point cushion, holding a 37-23 advantage over Malawi.
The momentum continued into the third quarter, where England added another 18 goals, further widening the gap and leaving the Malawian opponents struggling to keep pace. Sasha Glasgow, a key figure for England, contributed significantly to the Malawian woes, adding her own share of goals and defensive pressure. England’s tournament had begun in spectacular fashion with an 84-35 demolition of Northern Ireland, and they maintained that aggressive approach throughout the match against Malawi.
In the final period, London Pulse star Olivia Tchine was the standout performer, finishing the game with an impressive tally of 24 goals. Her scoring prowess, combined with the collective effort of the team, ensured that the Roses never relinquished control. "Getting back to where we are was important," vice‑captain Amy Carter said after the match.
"After yesterday's loss, we definitely turned things around today and fixed some of the mistakes we made." Carter highlighted the physical nature of both the Australian and Malawian teams, noting that England needed to match that intensity. "Australia are obviously very physical, and so are Malawi, so it was good to match up to that and stand up to that challenge," she added.
The Roses emphasized their desire to be ruthless throughout the game. "We definitely wanted to go out there and be ruthless today. Sometimes it's hard when you start a quarter well to maintain that consistency and keep turning the screw, but I think we certainly did that," Carter explained.
Their disciplined defence and efficient attack allowed them to sustain pressure from start to finish. Looking ahead, England’s path to the semi‑finals remains challenging. The Vitality Roses will need to overcome South Africa in their final group match on Thursday if they hope to stay in contention for a medal. A win against the South Africans would keep their tournament aspirations alive and give them a chance to fight for a podium finish.
The squad’s defensive unit featured Halimat Adio (28, London Pulse), Fran Williams (28, Reading, West Coast Fever), Funmi Fadoju (23, Redbridge, London Pulse) and Jayda Pechova (21, Fleet, Nottingham Forest). In the midcourt, Imo Allison (28, Huddersfield, Queensland Firebirds), Jess Shaw (30, Stockport, Loughborough Lightning), Amy Carter (27, Nottingham, AO Manchester Thunder) and Nat Metcalf (33, Keighley, AO Manchester Thunder) provided the link between defence and attack. The attacking line was anchored by Sasha Glasgow (27, Moonta, Australia, West Coast Fever), Liv Tchine (25, London, London Pulse), Eleanor Cardwell (31, Blackpool, AO Manchester Thunder) and Lois Pearson (26, Bury, AO Manchester Thunder).
England’s senior national team, known as the Vitality Roses, currently sit third in the World Netball rankings, underscoring their status as one of the sport’s elite sides. Their performance against Malawi demonstrated resilience after the setback to Australia and highlighted the depth of talent across the squad.
If they can translate that same intensity and tactical discipline into their upcoming clash with South Africa, the Roses will be well‑positioned to advance to the knockout stages and keep their medal hopes alive. Fans can follow the action live on Sky Sports, catch highlights and exclusive video content, or tune into the "Off the Court" podcast for deeper analysis. The Sky Sports app also offers on‑demand replays and behind‑the‑scenes features for those who want to stay updated on England’s netball journey throughout the Commonwealth Games.