Germany beat China 3-2 while Argentina defeated England 3-1 at the women's field hockey Champions Trophy on Wednesday.

The Chinese scored first, with Fu Baorong collecting a pass across goal from the right to net from two metres out near the left post.

Janine Beermann equalised for Germany. Ma Yibo converted China's second penalty corner. Germany's late goals came from Julia Muller.

Meanwhile, England scored early against Argentina. Rebecca Herbert deflected in a pass from Chloe Rogers from the right under Argentina goalkeeper Maria Succi.

Sole Garcia converted Argentina's first penalty corner. World-player-of-the year Luciana Aymar laid off a pass in the circle to Carla Rebecchi who drove into goal.

Noel Barrionuevo converted Argentina's second penalty corner.

The split round ends on Thursday when all teams have played four matches: Netherlands meet Argentina and England play Australia.