The Raymond Trophy is back in English hands. After a day of gale force winds and occasional heavy showers, England won the Home Internationals today thanks to a 10.5 - 4.5 victory over Wales, while Scotland beat Ireland 12-3 to secure second spot.

England sowed the seeds for their triumph with a two point cushion from the foursomes, the first time they have won the series in three attempts. And they stormed home in the singles, winning seven of the ten matches.

"I'm ecstatic," said a delighted England captain Colin Edwards. "To beat Wales like that was special and to complete three wins in the week caps it off. To win the Home Internationals as a player and as captain is also special. Considering the conditions which were horrendous, the boys played some magnificent golf and battled hard. I'm glad I wasn't playing.

"Also to win here is special. Hillside is a magnificent course; I won the Brabazon Trophy here a few years ago so this makes it an even more special place for me."

A key player in the England side was Tommy Fleetwood, who works with Putting Coach Phil Kenyon. Tommy perfomances around the course where Phil Kenyon is also the attached professional, reflected the talent this young golfer possesses. Fleetwood won 5 out of 6 points and was never taken past the 14th in his singles games.

Fleetwood now has his eyes on the Walker Cup matches, where he will make his debut on 12-13th September.