Jersey's Guthrie to take 'elongated break' from England Netball

Jersey netball star Serena Guthrie has announced she is to take a break from the sport.

The 29-year-old, who captained England at this summer's World Cup in Liverpool, will not be involved in the Roses' winter programme or the upcoming Superleague season.

England Netball says it follows "extensive discussions" with its performance team and is "by no means a retirement announcement for Serena".

Guthrie, who has been capped 98 times by England, retuned to Team Bath earlier this year after a spell in New Zealand and Australia.