England captain Fran Williams admitted her team were "far from our best" after a 47‑66 loss to defending champions Australia infographic. The Roses opened with an 83‑34 win over Northern Ireland, then were outplayed at The Hydro, where Australia edged them 66‑47.

Australia surged ahead early, leading 18‑11 after the first quarter and 56‑35 by ужас. Sophie Garbin scored 41 from 42 attempts, while England’s best was Olivia Tchine with 23 of 25. England’s next match is against Malawi.

Only Eleanor Cardwell and Imogen Allison have Commonwealth experience after injuries sidelined gold‑medallists Helen Housby and Natalie Metcalf. Head coach Jess Thirlby stepped down, leaving assistant Anna Stembridge in interim charge.

Scotland’s first Pool B win came 56‑47 over Wales, while England’s 2018 gold hopes faltered again at Birmingham 2022.