England started the three-match series against Jamaica with a win

England produced a tremendous fourth-quarter performance to break through Jamaica 73-52 century Manchester.

The Vitality Roses trailed by three points at the break after a bright start from the Commonwealth Games silver medallists, but Jess Thirlby’s side hit back after the break.

The two sides will meet again at the Copper Box in London on Saturday and Sunday to complete the three-match series.

Jamaica dominated the first quarter, with captain and top scorer Janiele Fowler putting in an impressive display to give her side a six-point lead at quarter time.

England started to get back into the game in the second quarter, building momentum and moving well, but Jamaica held firm and went into the break with a 34-31 lead.

Reliable defense from the center Jade Clarke helped Joe Harten put the home side ahead after the break and a hard-fought third quarter saw England take a 49-47 lead going into the final stages of the game.

The Vitality Roses then took the lead in the fourth quarter, reducing Jamaica to just five goals to secure a comprehensive victory.