Commonwealth Games: England win table tennis team bronze

Paul Drinkhall won Commonwealth gold in the mixed doubles at Glasgow 2014

England won Commonwealth bronze in the men's team table tennis with a 3-0 victory over Singapore.

After the disappointment of a narrow defeat by Nigeria in the semi-finals, England brushed aside Singapore.

Paul Drinkhall did not drop a game as he breezed past Gao Ning in the opening singles match before Liam Pitchford beat Ethan Poh in four games.

Drinkhall and David McBeath then won a thrilling five-game doubles match against Poh and Pang Xue Joie.

"We were expecting better - being the second seeds we wanted to get to the gold," said McBeath.

"But it was a great effort to come back from such a short break and then take the bronze."

Pitchford said: "I was really nervous and put a lot of pressure on myself, but realised it was important to win and put in my very best.

"We only had an hour to prepare for this match and I am really proud of what we have achieved as a team."

India subsequently claimed the gold medal after they easily beat Nigeria 3-0, who took the silver, with two rubbers to spare in the final.