Nicola White wins bronze in Hockey World League Final

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Local Olympic medal winners Nicola White, Keri-Anne Payne, Stuart Bithell and Sophie Cox

Nicola White, from Littleborough, has won bronze as a member of the England Women's Hockey Team in the Hockey World League Final.

There was nothing to separate England and hosts Argentina after 70 minutes of play as they battled to a 1-1 draw, but England won the resulting penalty shoot-out 4-2.

England had a dream start to their bronze medal encounter with Argentina as they found themselves 1-0 up in the fourth minute.

England found themselves under a sustained period of pressure for much of the first half as Argentina powered forward. The England defence stood strong, but in the 32nd minute a dangerous crossed ball from Argentina took a deflection into goal and the score was level at 1-1 as the sides went in for the break.

The second half saw England enjoy a lot more possession and they came close but there was no way through for either side and after 70 minutes of hockey the score remained tied at 1-1.

England won the penalty shoot-out 4-2.

Nicola also won bronze as a member of the Team GB Women's Hockey in the 2012 Olympics.