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Metcalf and Pechova named in England's Commonwealth netball squad

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 9:09 AM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Metcalf and Pechova named in England's Commonwealth netball squad
Summary

England has announced a 12-player squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, featuring Natalie Metcalf and Jayda Pechova. Metcalf, who was part of the 2018 gold medal team, returns after giving birth 14 months ago. The squad includes four players from the Super League champions AO Manchester Thunder, with Fran Williams as captain. England, ranked third in the world, will begin their campaign on July 25 against Northern Ireland, aiming to build on their recent World Cup silver medal. The team grapples with the absence of star shooter Helen Housby due to injury.

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  • •Metcalf and Pechova head to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
  • •Metcalf aims for a second gold medal after winning in 2018.
  • •England starts their campaign on July 25 against Northern Ireland.
  • •Squad includes four players from AO Manchester Thunder.
  • •Helen Housby ruled out due to a back injury.
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  • 9:09 AMBBC Sport — Metcalf & Pechova in England's Commonwealth squad
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Natalie Metcalf and Jayda Pechova are among 12 players named in England's Commonwealth Games netball squad.

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