Nicola strikes for England

HOCKEY: OLDHAM’S Nicola White scored for England last night as they beat Italy 2-0 to book their place in the Unibet European Championship semi-finals.

Holcombe forward White struck late in the game to seal England’s second group stage win after Helen Richardson-Walsh set the hosts on their way at London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

England’s final group match takes place tomorrow against Germany (7.30pm).