ODIHAM hockey star Alex Danson scored the only goal as Great Britain won their first of their three encounters against Spain 1-0.

The forward, who was also the skipper for the game in Valencia, struck after 37 minutes as she fired in from the top of the circle.

Great Britain were unlucky not to add to their tally from a couple of penalty corners in the closing stages of the game.

Speaking after the game, Great Britain head coach Danny Kerry said: “It wasn’t a great performance from us. Spain could have easily won as we rode our luck at times.

“Credit to Spain, they are a much improved side from the last time I saw them play and they deserved to get something out of the game.”