England win Women’s World Cup with dominant display against Canada

Kildunne scored a wonder try as England banished their World Cup demons
Megan Jones (left), Ellie Kildunne (centre) and Helena Rowland (right) celebrate at the final whistle (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Megan Jones (left), Ellie Kildunne (centre) and Helena Rowland (right) celebrate at the final whistle (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Ellie Kildunne scored a wonder try as England banished their World Cup demons to be crowned champions by crushing Canada 33-13 at Allianz Stadium.

Kildunne produced the individual highlight of the match with a thrilling solo score in the ninth minute, but it was the magnificent Red Roses pack that made victory possible in front of a record 81,885 crowd.

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