Great Britain produced a stunning performance to beat world champions Australia for the first time since 1998 in their one-off Test in London.
Sam Ward, Alastair Brogdon and Iain Lewers were on target in a memorable 3-1 victory at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre to boost Britain's confidence for this month's World League Semi-Final tournament.
The experienced Jamie Dwyer did cancel out Ward's seventh-minute opener after a high-tempo first quarter but Australia failed to make the most of a spell of dominance.
Brogdon put Britain back ahead in the 38th minute after exchanging passes with David Condon and Ward hit the post a minute later.
Lewers rifled in the vital third, via the facemask of goalkeeper Tyler Lovell, seven minutes from time from a penalty corner rebound with Australia pressing hard for an equaliser.
Coach Bobby Crutchley said: "Our ball retention could have been better at times but on the whole we can be very happy with our performance.
"We know Australia will get better as they come into the World League competition so, although we are happy with the result today, we won't take anything for granted heading into the Olympic qualifiers."
