Duo shine for England

SWIMMING stars Jessica Fullalove and Jessica Lloyd were part of an England squad that narrowly failed to secure a win over their Canadian opponents.

England ended up with 297 points at the Tri-Meet at Sunderland Aquatics Centre, with the visitors bagging 301.

The other team, an England North select side, finished third after putting 202 points on the board.

England ended the first day with a seven-point lead.

But a strong showing from Canada on day two meant England settled for second.

City of Manchester swimmer Jessica Lloyd (15), a Saddleworth School pupil, clinched second place in the 50 metre, 100m and 200m freestyle.

While her club-mate and namesake, who attends Oldham Hulme Grammar Schools and also represents Oldham Seals, impressed with a fourth-place finish in 100m backstroke.

The 14-year-old went on to finish sixth in 200m individual medley, seventh in 200m backstroke and 10th in 200m butterfly.