ELLIE Cushen celebrated a convincing victory on her debut for England on Saturday during the Home International Regatta.

The Northwich Rowing Club sculler was too quick for her rivals in the junior women’s single, collecting maximum points for her team.

It was the third race of a busy day’s racing at Inniscarra, near Cork.

Cushen, a former British junior champion, was clear of the field when she crossed the line.

She hopes her performance keeps her in the running for a place in the British team for the forthcoming Coupe de la Jeunesse, coincidentally also taking place in Ireland, later this month.

England went onto take first prize in three categories – senior women and both junior competitions – while the hosts took the senior men’s honours.

Results

Home International Regatta

Saturday, July 21

At Inniscarra, Cork, IRE

Senior men: 1, Ireland 30pts (most first places and eights winners); 2, Scotland 30; 3, England 20; 4, Wales 15

Senior women: 1, England 27pts (most first places and eights winners); 2, Ireland 27; 3, Wales 20; 4, Scotland 18

Junior men: 1, England 26pts; 2, Ireland 17; 3, Scotland 14; 4, Wales 13

Junior women: 1, England 26pts; 2, Ireland 18, 3, Scotland 16; 4, Wales 6