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England Roses lose three-match series to Jamaica after heavy defeat in Kingston

Jhaniele Fowler-Reid of Jamaica celebrates after shooting the winning goal during the Netball Preliminary Round Pool B match between South Africa and Jamaica on day two of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on April 6, 2018 on the Gold Coast, Australia
Image: Jhaniele Fowler ripped through England Roses to build an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series

England Roses went down to a series defeat to Jamaica in Kingston as the hosts took an unassailable 2-0 lead with a comprehensive 58-39 victory on Sunday.

Tracey Neville's side were always up against it having lost the first game on Friday and they fell short again in the second match of the Sunshine Series.

The visitors, ranked second in the world, relied on the scoring power of Chelsea Pitman, Helen Housby and Kadeen Corbin with Jade Clark looking to keep the shape in the Centre.

But Jhaniele Fowler was in sensational form for Jamaica as they stretched a four-goal first-quarter lead into 29-19 by the break thanks to some sharp shooting and strong defensive pressure.

Helen Housby starred as England made a fast start
Image: Helen Housby wasn't allowed much leeway against a strong Jamaica defence in Kingston

Despite a strong start to the third-quarter by the Roses, Jamaica worked the ball through the court nicely, holding their own to hold a 10-point cushion 42-32.

And the momentum remained with the dominant Sunshine Girls as they stretched their advantage to seal the series with one match still to play.

England will regroup for the final match on Tuesday at 12:30am (UK time).

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