Britain sealed their second victory in as many days over Germany in the FIH Pro League in London this evening ©Getty Images

Britain enjoyed a double success over Germany as both the men’s and women’s teams secured victory as the sides met in their second International Hockey Federation (FIH) Pro League encounters in as many days in London.

After winning yesterday’s men’s match 5-3, Britain secured a double over their opponents, whom they face in the pool stage at Tokyo 2020, after a 3-1 win at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre this evening.

Britain took a grip on the contest before half-time with two goals in five minutes courtesy of Christopher Griffiths and Alan Forsyth.

Germany hit the crossbar in the third quarter as they looked to force a way back into the contest but Britain sealed victory with six minutes remaining courtesy of Rupert Shipperley.

Germany scored a consolation with two minutes remaining courtesy of Niklas Wellen, with the result putting Britain in sixth with a points percentage of 36.67.

Despite the two defeats, Germany are still second in the table with a points percentage of 63.33 per cent.

Britain's women's team beat Germany 2-0 to put themselves sixth in the FIH Pro League table ©Getty Images
Britain's women's team beat Germany 2-0 to put themselves sixth in the FIH Pro League table ©Getty Images

In the women’s encounter which followed, Britain bounced back from the previous day’s defeat to their German counterparts to triumph 2-0.

Two goals in seven minutes in the second quarter helped Britain earn the win, with Anna Toman and Susannah Townsend the scorers of the two deflected strikes.

The victory puts Britain in sixth place with a win percentage of 46.67 while Germany sit fourth with a win percentage of 54.17.

Women’s Pro League action is scheduled to continue this weekend, with Belgium set to host the United States in two matches on May 15 and 16 at the Sportcentrum Wilrijkse Plein-Antwerp.