England book last four berth in World Cup

European hockey champions England clinched a semifinal place in the men's World Cup by beating India 3-2 on Saturday.

Ashley Jackson hit two goals after James Tindall had opened the scoring in the Pool B match at the Dhyan Chand National Stadium. Elsewhere, tournament favourites Australia beat Spain 2-0 to eye a semifinal spot.

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