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England face tougher test in series opener against Malawi

Jo Harten catches the ball during the International netball Test match between the New Zealand and England
Image: Jo Harten: Produced a composed shooting display

England will be hoping to continue their World Cup preparations with victory over Malawi in this month’s series.

Malawi missed the first Test after failing to receive their visas in time, but have arrived for Wednesday’s match at the Copper Box Arena in London, live on Sky Sports.

The hosts instead faced Wales in last weekend’s match, inflicting a heavy 70-25 defeat on the Dragons in Liverpool.

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England Netball captain Pamela Cookey answers some quick-fire questions, admitting she'd like to be a world champion.

Geva Mentor picked up her 100th cap for England, who dominated from the start with Goal Shooter Jo Harten helping to build a commanding lead.

Harten's composed shooting was rewarded with a player of the match award, while Goal Defence Eboni Beckford-Chambers snuffed out the attacking threat from Wales.

Ama Agbeze, Kadeen Corbin and Tamsin Greenway all impressed as substitutes and Pamela Cookey proved her fitness after recovering from an Achilles injury.

England netball coach Anna Mayes could freshen up her line-up as she assesses options ahead of next summer’s World Cup.

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Malawi are without star shooter Mwai Kumwenda, but should still supply a sterner test after finishing fifth in the Commonwealth Games.

A celebrity netball match, covered by our live Sky Sports blog, will take place before the international clash. 

Hosted by Laura Whitmore, the fixture will feature a number of familiar faces, including actress Sadie Frost.

You can watch this Wednesday's opening Test against Malawi on Sky Sports 3 HD, starting at 7.30pm 

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