CATLIN MAKES WORLD CUP TEAM

by Patrick Rowley (13.1.2010)

England have stuck by the team that won the European Cup for the first time at Amsterdam in August for the World Cup which takes place in New Delhi from Feb 28-Mar 13.

The only change is an enforced one due to foot injuries to the experienced Simon Mantell and James Tindall.

Nick Catlin, the 20 year old Loughborough Student who made his tournament debut at the Champions Trophy at Melbourne in December, comes into the squad.

Coach Jason Lee hopes to name either Mantell or Tindall for the 18th place.

Seven of the selected team will be playing indoor hockey this week-end for England at the European Trophy in Poznan.

England return outdoors the following week-end with two matches against Spain in Cadiz.

Also planned is a double header against the Netherlands in Seville in early February.

England team for Hero Honda World Cup (New Delhi, Feb 28-Mar 13):
R Alexander, A Brogdon, N Brothers (GK), N Catlin, J Clarke, M Daly, A Dixon, J Fair, B Hawes, A Jackson, G Kirkham, I Mackay, R Mantell, B Middleton, R Moore, R Smith, A Wilson. (Subject to fitness. S Mantell or J Tindall).
Coach: Jason Lee. Manager: Peter Nicholson.

Copy for Daily Mail 14 January 2010.