“We just ran out of steam” said England head coach, Jess Thirlby, as Australia beat the Roses 58-46 in the Quad Series final, throwing away their chance at a first title. “It’s OK if it hurts,” she added.
It was a match of 60 minutes but all it took for the Diamonds to break English hearts was the last 15. The fighting spirit that had pushed the Roses to a draw not 24 hours ago was worryingly absent in the final quarter as Australia shifted into fifth gear leaving England stuttering in second.
