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England men miss title, women escape Pro League drop
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England men miss title, women escape Pro League drop

BBC Sport · Jun 28, 2026, 6:05 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Key takeaways

  • England captain Zachary Wallace converted in the shootout defeat against India
  • England's men finished their FIH Pro League campaign as runners-up despite a penalty shootout defeat by India in their final fixture.
  • After a goalless draw, only David Goodfield and captain Zachary Wallace converted their chances for England in the shootout which second-bottom India won 3-2 at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre in London.

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England captain Zachary Wallace converted in the shootout defeat against India

England's men finished their FIH Pro League campaign as runners-up despite a penalty shootout defeat by India in their final fixture.

After a goalless draw, only David Goodfield and captain Zachary Wallace converted their chances for England in the shootout which second-bottom India won 3-2 at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre in London.

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