Canada opens with win over England at world lacrosse championship

NETANYA, Israel — Canada is off to a winning start at the world lacrosse championship.

Jeffrey Teat and Curtis Dickson scored three goals apiece as Canada doubled up England 12-6.

Joshua Byrne added two goals for the reigning champion Canadians, while Tyson Bell, Latrell Harris, Mark Matthews and Jake Withers had singles.

Canada outshot England 38-18.

Alfred Scarpello led England with a pair of goals.

Canada faces Scotland on Saturday.

The Canadian Press