16 Oct 2008

Ruth Aitken says Mentor made a big difference

10:02 am on 16 October 2008

England's netballers have shown they're a much better side than the huge loss in the first test suggested and their 40-38 win over the Silver Ferns in the second test in Dunedin sets up a much more interesting decider in Palmerston North on Saturday than looked likely on Monday

Changes to the midfield combination and a much better performance from goal attack Pamela Cookey helped England regain their timing while a new starting lineup saw the Silver Ferns lose theirs.

England's defenders also stifled the Silver Ferns shooters -- whose success rate was only 70 percent --- and coach Ruth Aitken says the return of Geva Mentor from injury was a timely boost for the visitors.

PLAY AUDIO: NETBALL FLOW

IN:......SHE CERTAINLY MADE

OUT:...DOWN THAT FLOW

DUR:...13SX

Ruth Aitken