England reveals squad for Nations Cup
ENGLAND has become the second country to announce its squad for January’s Nations Cup.
A squad of 14 has been released, which consists of 11 players who played in the recent series against South Africa, plus three big inclusions.
Roses captain Natalie Metcalf and star shooter Helen Housby are both back in the squad after extended breaks, as is Razia Quashie, who had to pull out of the recent series against South Africa due to personal reasons.
Alongside the senior squad, England Netball has also announced a 12-player “A squad” that will play a series of matches against the travelling teams.
It is going to be a busy time for Ellie Rattu, who has been named in both squads.
Speaking on the announcement, England head coach Jess Thirlby said she was looking forward to the next big international challenge.
“Competition in January always presents a great opportunity for us and this Nations Cup will be another step up and brilliant test for our young, talented squad against world champions Australia, world number two New Zealand and the ever-exciting Uganda She Cranes,” Thirlby said.
“With an intense format of two back-to-back match weekends, against diverse styles of play and a Final to compete for, it’s set to be the perfect platform to continue to showcase what our team are capable of. With the Nations Cup coming so soon after the exhilarating series win against South Africa, we hope to see the crowds come out in force once again in both London and Leeds.
“This has been one of the hardest selections since coming into the role, testament to the players who continue to push themselves and each other, and a healthy sign of the progress being made to ensure we have a continual pipeline of talent prepared to do the work and set us up for more success both now and in the years to come.”
England Squad Nations Cup
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Imogen Allison
Eleanor Cardwell
Amy Carter
Funmi Fadoju
Sasha Glasgow
Helen Housby
Hannah Joseph
Nat Metcalf
Berri Neil
Jayda Pechova
Razia Quashie
Ellie Rattu
Fran Williams
Reserves: Olivia Tchine and Alicia Scholes
England A Squad
Ella Bowen
Sophie Drakeford-Lewis
Alice Harvey
Elle Mcdonald
Taylor Mckevitt
Vicki Oyesola
Jayda Pechova
Ellie Rattu
Paige Reed
Alicia Scholes
Olivia Tchine
Emma Thacker
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