The New Zealand under-21 side beat England 53-39 in the final of the world youth netball championship in Florida today.
New Zealand led throughout the match heading England 13-6 at the first quarter and 26-17 at halftime before rounding out comfortable winners.
New Zealand finished the tournament undefeated after beating defending champions Australia 52-51 in their semifinal yesterday.
Australia took third place with Jamaica finishing fourth.
At the 2000 world youth cup in Wales, New Zealand under-21 finished third.
- NZPA
Netball: NZ win world youth netball championship
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