England win Netball Europe Championship title with victory over Northern Ireland

Pamela Cookey of England attacks during the ZEO International Netball Tri Series match between England and Jamaica at Wembley Arena on January 18, 2014
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Tracey Neville's England team win the Netball Europe Championship title as they continue their preparations for this summer's World Cup in Sydney.
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Last Updated: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 13:56 UK

Tracey Neville's England side have continued their preparation for the World Cup in positive fashion by winning the Netball Europe Championship title.

England came back from a 12-9 deficit from the first quarter to seal a 64-22 win over Northern Ireland in Belfast on Sunday.

Pamela Cookey and Helen Housby led the scoring for England and the latter was also named player of the tournament.

The World Cup will be held in Sydney in August.

England's Tracey Neville in action during the third and final netball test against New Zealand on June 13, 2003
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