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Ama Agbeze hopes she can lead England to victory in next months Netball Europe tournament after being named as the new team captain. The Loughborough Lightning player has taken over the role from Sara Bayman for the competition, which will see England take on Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland from May 12-15 at University of Northumbria.Agbeze, who has been nominated for the Sky Sports Vitality Superleague Player of the Season award, admitted she was left stunned after being offered the captaincy by head coach Tracey Neville. I was really surprised, Agbeze told Sky Sports. It sort of came out of the blue. I was just shocked, but now Im really pleased. A week ago, I was thinking: Im never going to be England captain, and then I get a phone call from Tracey. Ama Agbeze A week ago, I was thinking: Im never going to be England captain, and then I get a phone call from Tracey.She joked: My family hardly ever go to see me play, so Im hoping they might come out and see me. Ill probably start crying, but hopefully Ill be able to keep it together. Ill be very proud and excited.England suffered a 3-0 Tri-Series defeat to world champions Australia and Agbeze is fully aware that Neville will be seeking a response from her players when they line up against their British rivals. England will enter the tournament with high expectations On a personal level, we need to win the tournament, so I wont get too ahead of myself, said Agbeze. We need to win that European tournament.If I can perform consistently as well, and the team can do that, it will definitely be a step in the right direction.Sky Sports experts have singled out Loughboroughs defensive star as player of the match on three occasions, but the Lightning still fell short in their pursuit of the top four and Agbeze has given an honest assessment of their season. Agbeze was named player of the match after helping Loughborough Lightning to victory over Team Northumbria. I think we didnt actually have belief in ourselves, or confidence, she said. At times when the pressure is on, if you dont have belief youre not going to make it.I think we have the talent. Sasha Corbin is injured and Jade Clarke left, but I think people stepped into their places.We have shooters who can shoot, we have defenders who can turn the ball over. Its basically the belief and dealing with those pressure situations. Possibly you might argue that people who are inexperienced do not know how to handle that pressure.Hopefully Loughborough will have made a learning curve during the season and can draw on the experiences next year. Not just be in the top four, but actually win it. Also See: Agbeze to lead England WATCH: Annas netball diary Vote for player of the season WATCH: Roses down Diamonds Marqise Lee Womens Jersey . "I wrote 36 on my sheet at the beginning of the game," the Cincinnati coach said, referring the yard line the ball would need to be snapped from. Leonard Fournette Womens Jersey .com) - The game was all punts and field goals before Kodi Whitfields catch. http://www.authenticjaguarslockroom.com/Youth-Taven-Bryan-Elite-Jersey/ . According the Toronto Star, a knee injury will keep Sundin out of the lineup, which includes former teammates Gary Roberts, Darcy Tucker, Tie Domi and Curtis Joseph. Telvin Smith Youth Jersey . Nigeria beat surprise package Ethiopia 2-0 in the second leg of their playoff for a comfortable 4-1 aggregate victory. Victor Moses converted a 20th-minute penalty after an Ethiopian handball, and Victor Obinna made certain of Nigerias place in Brazil with his powerful free kick in the 82nd at UJ Esuene Stadium. Taven Bryan Jersey . -- Anaheim Ducks defenceman Luca Sbisa will be out at least six weeks with a torn tendon in his right hand. NEW BRITAIN, Conn. -- Ed Groth kicked a 35-yard field goal with 15 seconds left to lift Central Connecticut State over Sacred Heart 37-35 on Saturday.Sacred Heart (6-3, 1/3 Northeast) led 35-34 with 1:28 left after RJ Noel hit Moses Webb on a 4-yard TD pass. Noel threw for three TDS and 263 yards.Jacob Dolegala hit Jose Garcia for a 23-yard gain on the ensuing drive and Cameron Nash ran four yards to the 18 before the drive sputtered and Groth kicked the winner. Groth added a 29-yard fielld goal in the second quarter and a 39-yarder earlier in the fourth.ddddddddddddDolegala threw for 328 yards, ran 4 yards for a score and hit Joey Fields on a 37-yard scoring strike to make it 31-21 Blue Devils (2-7, 1-3). Nash scored on a 2-yard run in the second quarter.CCSUs Tymir Hinton picked off a pass and returned it 11 yards for a TD to open the scoring. ' ' '