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FIH Pro League: Argentina 1-3 England – Sam Ward scores twice on 100th cap

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Sam Ward marked his 100th England cap with two goals as they beat Argentina 3-1 in the Pro League.

It was England’s second win in three days over the hosts in Santiago del Estero.

Ward suffered a serious injury in 2019 which left him without the sight in his left eye, but he recovered to compete for Great Britain at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paris 2024.

The 33-year-old scored twice in the first two minutes against Argentina – both from set-pieces.

Argentina’s Agustin Machelett hit a post before Zach Wallace increased England’s advantage after combining with Thomas Sorsby.

Tomas Domene scored for Argentina from a penalty corner late in the third quarter.

England, who are second in the table,, external face Ireland again at the same venue at 21:30 on Saturday (00:30 GMT, Sunday).

They drew their opening encounter on Thursday.

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