{{They are 11 golds ahead of nearest challengers Australia – who can only win seven of the 11 left to be decided – meaning the English will be the most successful nation at a Commonwealth Games for the first time in 28 years.}}
And it was a successful day for two of the home nations in the boxing ring, with Scotland – who passed the 50-medal mark overall – and Northern Ireland both securing double gold.
Representatives of medal table-topping England and closest rivals Australia will meet on Sunday in the finals of both the mixed doubles and men’s doubles in squash – one of just five sports with issues still outstanding.
Champions will also be crowned in badminton, netball, hockey and road cycling, with home nations athletes well-placed to add to their country’s hauls.
And with Nick Matthew and Adrian Grant, and Peter Barker and Alison Waters in the squash finals, Chris and Gabby Adcock in the final of the badminton mixed doubles, and Lizzie Armitstead and Laura Trott in the road race, England’s lead could even be extended.
Scotland, too, could add to their record tally of 19 golds, with Kirsty Gilmour in the final of the badminton singles.
And both Wales – who are certain to beat their best medal haul – and the Isle of Man will look to the road race where Geraint Thomas and Peter Kennaugh respectively are among the favourites to win.
But Saturday’s focus was on the track, the ring and the pool.
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