Simon Amor disappointed for retiring Tom Powell

England rugby sevens head coach Simon Amor has expressed his disappointment on behalf of Tom Powell following the team's defeat in the quarter-finals of the Commonwealth Games.

Powell, who will retire after the Games, was unable to help his side to victory over Samoa as the Pacific Islanders edged to a one-point victory at Ibrox.

Amor paid tribute to the "stalwart" Powell and admitted that the defeat was especially disappointing due to the veteran's impending departure from the squad.

"[I'm] disappointed for all the players. They all set themselves out with the target of winning a medal. Tom's been an unbelievable stalwart for England for a number of years, so we're disappointed for him," he told reporters.

England will still be in action in the evening session of day two, with a match against Scotland in the plate semi-finals followed by a potential final against Kenya or Wales.