England's Housby ruled out of Commonwealth Games

England's Housby ruled out of Commonwealth GamesImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Helen Housby joined NSW Swifts in 2017ByLorraine McKennaBBC Sport JournalistPublished25 minutes agoEngland international Helen Housby has been ruled out of this summer's Commonwealth Games because of a back injury.In April, England Netball and New South Wales Swifts, who Housby plays for in Australia, said the 31-year-old would miss an extended period of the Suncorp Super Netball season with the injury. But following further scans, it has now been confirmed she will also be unable to take part in the Games in Glasgow, which start on 23 July.Housby posted on Instagram, external that she was "devastated to be ruled out in this manner". She scored England's last-minute winner when they defeated favourites Australia to wib their first Commonwealth Games gold medal on the Gold Coast eight years ago. Housby added: "Representing Team England is an honour and holds some of my proudest and fondest memories. "Despite the setback I'm more determined than ever to come back stronger and get back on court as soon as possible, especially with the World Cup in Sydney on the horizon." England, ranked third in the world, are in Pool A with world number ones Australia, plus South Africa, Malawi, Tonga and Northern Ireland, against whom they begin their Commonwealth Games campaign on 25 July. Housby added: "I truly believe our squad can beat anybody and I'm looking forward to watching as a fan this time around." A huge blow for England - analysisImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, England beat Australia 52-51 in the 2018 Commonwealth Games finalByJess AndersonBBC Sport journalistHousby is one of only two active players, the other being wing attack Nat Metcalf, who were part of that 2018 Commonwealth gold medal-winning team – and what a part it was she played.The image of Housby celebrating scoring the last-gasp winning goal against se...