GB defeat Germany to win Trophy

Great Britain's women avenged defeat by Germany as they humbled the current Olympic and World champions 4-1 to win the Setanta Trophy in Dublin.

Britain lost 2-1 to the Germans earlier in the tournament, but Sarah Thomas scored from close range and a Charlotte Craddock tap-in put them in control.

After the break Rachel Walker stabbed home and Crista Cullen scored directly from a penalty corner.

Anke Kuhn eventually grabbed a late consolation for Germany.

The pair will meet again in their opening match of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

"This was a very good first half performance with some good incisive play," said GB head coach Danny Kerry.

"In the second half, we set out to work on a few things with the first pool game in the Olympics in mind, which upset the rhythm and Germany played well.

"We rode the storm somewhat and held on to a good winning margin."

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