Semi-final clash

GRIMSBY-born Glenn Kirkham will be in the England squad to take on Olympic champions Germany in the semi-finals of the Hockey World Cup in Delhi today.

The Germans beat New Zealand 5-2 in their final group game to advance to a last-four meeting with the European champions.

England are the tournament's form side having claimed a semi-final place with a game to spare following wins over Australia, hosts India, South Africa and Pakistan.