England thump Pakistan 5-2

March 04, 2010 23:09

European champions England virtually assured themselves a place in the semifinal of the hockey World Cup after thumping Pakistan 5-2 to continue their unbeaten run in the tournament.

Captain Barry Middleton (52nd, 65th) led from the front with two goals while James Tindall (20th), Ashley Jackson (32nd) and Jonty Clarke (62nd) scored a goal each to complete Pakistan's misery in the high-voltage Pool B match.

Pakistan reduced margin through Shakeel Abbasi (45th) and Rehan Butt (49th). (AFP Photo)