A shadow has fallen over the England team on the opening day of the Netball World Cup.
Neville Neville - the father of coach Tracey Neville is in a critical condition in St Vincent's hospital in Sydney after suffering a heart-attack on the flight over to support the England team.
Her brothers, former Manchester United football stars Gary and Phil have rushed to Australia to be by their father Neville's bedside.
Tracey Neville was clearly emotional in the pre-match formalities ahead of her side's opening clash against Scotland this afternoon, wiping away tears during the national anthem.
Meanwhile the Silver Ferns will wear black armbands in tonight's game against Barbados, following the passing of trainer Stephen Hotter's father.
