England had their eyes on a semi-final place in the Sudirman Cup world team championship after a thrilling 3-2 win over Malaysia in Glasgow. World champions and Hi-Tec sponsored Gail Emms and Nathan Robertson won the mixed doubles but Malaysia won both singles matches.
Robert Blair and Anthony Clark hit back before Emms and Donna Kellogg saved three match points in the late decider. Scotland made a strong start with a 4-1 win over New Zealand, Watson Briggs winning in mixed and men's...