Hampshire hockey star Alex Danson helped the Great Britain women’s side to their fourth straight group win at the Rio Olympics.

The Southampton-born striker was a starter in the 2-0 victory over Japan that extended the side’s winning run to four matches.

An early goal from Lily Owsley gave GB the lead and Nicola White added a second with five minutes left.

This is Danson’s third Olympics and she is aiming to better the bronze medal won at London 2012.

GB’s next game is against Australia tomorrow (10pm, GMT).