Hockey Women's World Cup: England come from behind to draw with India

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England made a nervy start to their World Cup campaign as they came from behind to draw 1-1 with India. The tournament hosts fell behind when Neha Goyal gave India a surprise lead after 25 minutes. England looked the stronger team and created plenty of chances but had to wait until seven and a half minutes from the end to find their equaliser. Lily Owsley, back after missing the Commonwealth Games with injury, scored when a penalty corner was not cleared. Ireland shock USA in World Cup opener England, ranked second in the world, beat India 6-0 in their last meeting - in the bronze-medal match on the Gold Coast. England coach Danny Kerry told BBC Sport he was pleased with the way his team played.

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