Jamaica 61-53 England: Sunshine Girls win inaugural Vitality Netball Horizon series in decider

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Jamaica 61-53 England: Sunshine Girls win inaugural Vitality Netball Horizon series in decider
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Jamaica beat England 61-53 in the deciding match of the inaugural Vitality Netball Horizon Series to clinch the series 2-1 and be crowned as winners.

After the first match ended in a draw, England picked up a 55-47 win in Manchester in the second match, while Jamaica then found a last-gasp goal in a 50-49 win to take the series all the way in Kingston. There was one big change to England's starting line-up though as Helen Housby was out injured, Liv Tchine coming in at goal shooter.

Listen to Sky Sports' Off the Court podcastEngland's Natalie Metcalf announces pregnancyStream Sky Sports with NOW - no contractGet Sky Sports - nine dedicated channelsJess Thirlby's side took an early four-goal lead after the first quarter, the 15-11 scoreline standing them in good stead, but Jamaica fought back to level the score and then take the lead just before half-time.

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