Crista Cullen scored a hat-trick as England eased to a 4-1 victory in their opening hockey match against Wales.
The 25-year-old Leicester full-back scored from two short corners in the first half before adding her third in similar style shortly after the break.
Charlotte Craddock intercepted a poor pass across the Welsh backline, before rounding the keeper to add the fourth.
Wales rarely threatened until Sarah Thomas's excellent consolation after a mazy run and reverse-stick shot.
But the result leaves the Welsh, who lost 5-1 to New Zealand on the opening day, facing a must-win match against Malaysia in Pool B on Thursday.
England, who won bronze at the 2010 World Cup in Argentina last month and are one of the favourites to win gold in Delhi, next play Canada on Wednesday.
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