Goals from Ashley Jackson, Iain Lewers and Mark Gleghorne – all from penalty corners – put them 3-0 up after 32 minutes.

Mickell Pierre’s dribbling run and finish reduced the deficit just a minute later but an England victory was never in doubt as Catlin, Phil Roper and Barry Middleton added further goals after the break.

England now have two days break before taking on Malaysia in their second Pool B group game on Sunday at 9pm.

Bobby Crutchley, England Men’s head coach, said: “We were a bit frustrated with the performance. There were good bits, but we were a bit slack with some of our passing and attacking play.

"Having said that I thought Trinidad & Tobago played well, they frustrated us and had a good game plan. There were certainly glimpses of some quality play for us across the 70 minutes and we will look to take that into the game against Malaysia on Sunday.”

Meanwhile, four local athletes will be in action today including Binfield shooter Amber Hill. The 16-year-old is taking part in the skeet event in Carnoustie.

Bracknell & Wokingham Swimming Club member Andrew Willis, 23, will be back in the pool following his bronze medal in the 200m breaststroke last night.

Willis will be looking for a second medal at the Games when he competes in the 100m breaststroke.

Tilehurst Bowling Club's Andy Knapper, 33, gets his Commonwealth Games up and running when he and Team England partner, Sam Tolchard, compete against Fiji in the men's pairs this evening.

Also this evening, Reading's Adam Barratt, 21, will compete in the men's 50m butterfly. The ex-Tilehurst Swimming Club member is likely to challenge for a medal.