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Jess Thirlby's departure as England Netball head coach is strange timing ahead of Commonwealth Games, says Tamsin Greenway
- Jess Thirlby has stepped down as England Netball head coach with immediate effect, four months before the Commonwealth Games.
- Anna Stembridge will take over as interim head coach to oversee England's Commonwealth Games campaign.
- The decision follows England's 2-1 series defeat against South Africa, cited as context for leadership changes.
- Sky Sports expert Tamsin Greenway said the timing of the departure is strange but could offer fresh impetus for the team.
- Greenway highlighted Thirlby's role in developing players like Liv Murphy, Funmi Fadoju, and Fran Williams as part of a strong program.
- Stembridge's appointment is described as a potential fresh direction for a win-ready group of players.
- Greenway emphasized the need to balance consistency with disruption as England builds toward major competitions.
- Stembridge previously coached England from 2011 to 2015 and led the team to gold in the World Netball Series.
- The Roses' upcoming campaign includes notable players like Liv Murphy, Sharni Layton, and Jo Harten.
- The announcement comes as England aims to build for the World Cup and future international campaigns.
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