The New Zealand women's hockey team has extra motivation to win its pool at the World Cup in the Netherlands and Spain

This morning's 3-1 win over England has the Black Sticks top of pool B ahead of Friday morning's final pool game against India.

A win and possibly a draw will secure top spot and a direct passage through to the quarter finals where they would remain in Amsterdam.

But defeat would see them travel to Spain for a crossover match.

Coach Darren Smith says at least they can't now be eliminated in pool play.