England crush Northern Ireland 83-34 in Commonwealth Games netball opener

England secured a dominant 83-34 victory over Northern Ireland in their opening match of the Commonwealth Games netball pool stage in Glasgow. Eleanor Cardwell led the scoring with 35 goals, while the team built a commanding lead early, finishing the first quarter at 24-7 and halftime at 41-18. All 12 players contributed to the performance as England prepares for a significant clash against Australia next. Head coach Anna Stembridge emphasized the importance of starting strong and is focused on their upcoming matchup against the world champions.