White earns Great Britain call
Date published: 22 January 2013
Nicola White
HOCKEY:
OLDHAM’S Nicola White is in the England squad for next month’s Investec Challenge in South Africa.
White and Laura Unsworth are the only two from the Olympic bronze medal-winning team last summer.
They are joined by newcomers to the senior set–up, Giselle Ansley (Loughborough), Sarah Haycroft (Surbiton), Jo Hunter (Leicester), Joanna Leigh (Clifton), Hollie Webb and Ellie Watton (both Beeston), Steph Elliott (University of Durham), Sophie Bray (MOP, Holland) and Lauren Turner (HDM, Holland).
The squad will be led by Karen Brown, assistant coach to England and GB women since 2006.
England face South Africa in their opening match on February 4 before taking on Holland and Australia in the four–team tournament in Cape Town.
“It’s a great opportunity for us to look at new players for the next Olympic cycle, as well as providing an opportunity for some players who just missed Olympic selection," said Brown.
Most Viewed News Stories
- 1Inside Oldham’s new market
- 2Tommyfield Outdoor Market approved for use as new Eton-backed school
- 3Police arrest 11, seize drugs and £70k cash in early morning strikes against organised crime
- 4Heartbroken wife of man who died following a collision on Broadway has paid tribute to 'her rock'
- 5Oldham Mayor praises Salvation Army for the work it does in supporting the local community
