EuroHockey Championships: England cruise past Russia in opener as Wales beat France
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England 5-0 Russia: Watch highlights of England win in EuroHockey Championships
England began their EuroHockey Championships campaign with a comfortable 5-0 win over Russia in Pool A in the Netherlands.
With the game level after half-time, Liam Ansell marked his 50th international appearance with the opening goal in Amstelveen, Amsterdam.
Phil Roper doubled the lead a minute later, before goals by Zach Wallace, Chris Griffiths and James Gall.
Wales claimed a late 3-2 victory over France in Pool B.
EuroHockey Championships: Wales beat France 3-2 with late goal
Goals by Owain Dolan-Gray and Gareth Furlong saw Wales come from behind to lead 2-1 and although France levelled, Joe Naughalty struck with 48 seconds left.
In the women's competition, Scotland started their campaign with a 4-1 defeat by Spain while Ireland lost 4-0 to the host nation.
England will get their tournament under way against Italy on Sunday, when their men's team play their second game against defending champions Belgium.
Qualification for the 2022 World Cup is on offer in the Netherlands.
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