England beat Scotland in EuroHockey opener
Fiona Crackles gave England the lead in the 12th minute with a fine control and finish, before Lily Walker doubled the advantage early in the second quarter after meeting Tess Howard's backhand cross.
Scotland rallied and controlled the third quarter but could not take advantage of their opportunities.
Sabbie Heesh in the England goal smothered the first, before Anna Toman cleared a Sarah Jamieson effort off the goalline.
2015 winners England regained their composure and scored a third when Toman's corner sweep was deflected in by Lily Owsley.
England will play 2023 runners-up Belgium in their next match on Monday at 17:00 BST in Monchengladbach, Germany.
Meanwhile, James Gall scored as England's men drew 1-1 with Germany in their second match of the tournament, following a 5-0 thrashing of Poland on Friday.
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