YOUNG Worcester Valkyries players have been called up to a 26-player squad for England Women U20s’ visit to Canada this summer.
Cara Brincat, Akina Gondwe, Vicky Laflin and Charlie Wilcock have all been named in the squad, who will face Canada Women U20s twice and USA Women U20s once during the three-match series.
Matches will be hosted at Acadia University (Wolfville) and Wanderers Grounds (Halifax) on Friday, August 10, Tuesday, August 14 and Saturday, August 18.
England Women U20s last played Canada in a three-Test series at Trent College, Nottingham, in 2016 when England won the series 3-0.
The side last played USA in the 2013 Nations Cup, losing 27-17, again at Trent College, Nottingham.
England Women U20s head coach Jo Yapp said: “This tour to Canada is a fantastic opportunity for us. It allows us to build on the time we’ve already had together this season as a squad and continue developing the players that are coming through the women’s pathway.
“Getting to play three away matches will be a tough challenge but also an exciting opportunity for this group of players.
“We can’t wait to get out there and know this tour, like any international one, will offer a great learning experience for the squad.”