Result: England win Netball World Cup bronze with victory over Jamaica

England win bronze at the Netball World Cup after defeating Jamaica by a 66-44 scoreline.
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Last Updated: Sunday, August 16, 2015 at 10:19 UK

England have won the bronze medal at the Netball World Cup after defeating Jamaica 66-44 in Sydney.

England celebrate gaining bronze at the Netball World Cup on August 16, 2015© Getty Images

Jamaica took a 16-11 lead into the second quarter, but England had a 28-23 lead by half time.

England increased their advantage in both periods of the second half, and scored nine of the last 10 goals to secure a a comfortable victory.

Joanne Harten scored 52 goals from 59 attempts while Pamela Cookey added 14 from 18.

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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