Hockey World Cup 2018: England vs Australia - 3 Standout Players from the match

#1 Matthew Swann - Australia

Matthew Swann was the hero of the match for Australia

Matthew Swann was a force to reckon with all through the game as he piled the pressure on the Englishmen with some tremendous cuts through the defenders and also created plenty of chances for the strikers to convert.

Yet, it was his ability to run back and make crucial interceptions, thereby proving his worth as a vital all-rounder that earned him the 'Man of the Match' award for his scintillating efforts in the game.

Swann was in the thick of the action right from the first quarter as his diving interception on Liam Ansell's drive prevented England from striking first blood. As he carried on with his interceptions and crucial tackles, the pressure was piling on the Englishmen.

Yet, it was the fourth quarter that produced his best on the day as he wafted through the chain of defenders to send in a scorcher across the turf, that took a deflection from Ian Sloan and was drilled into the back of the net by Corey Weyer, to complete a 3-0 decimation of the opposition.

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