Aldcroft ranks the Red Roses among greats

CAPTAIN HAILS SIDE'S BELIEF AS ENGLAND END WORLD CUP WAIT

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ZOE Aldcroft insisted her England team had taken their place among the greats after winning the World Cup by dispatching Canada 33-13.

A dismal record of just one win in six successive final appearances weighed heavily on the Red Roses, but at Allianz Stadium they rose to the occasion magnificently in front of a record crowd for a women's game of 81,885.

It registered a record-extending 33rd successive victory and, crucially, England saved their best performance of the tournament for when it mattered most.