BRUM BITES

■ ENGLAND made it three wins from three in the women’s Twenty20 cricket competition by easing to a seven-wicket victory over New Zealand last night to finish top of their group. They will play India at Edgbaston in their semi-final tomorrow, while Australia will face the Kiwis for a place in Sunday’s final.

÷ ZOE NEWSON, who thought she would have to retire after giving birth to her son in 2018, won lightweight powerlifting gold ahead of England team-mate Olivia Broome.

■ ENGLAND women’s hockey team will play New Zealand in their semi-final today after thrashing Wales 5-0.