England Women's U22 squad named for Euro qualifiers

Their qualifying matches will take place in Puchov, Slovakia from 3rd to 5th July. 

England Senior Women’s Interim Head Coach, Carol Gordon, will lead the team into action, assisted by Darren Lewis, with Ruben Duarte supporting as Team Manager and Reka Nanai in the Therapist role. 

The team has been placed in Pool C, along with Poland, Slovakia and Israel, though the latter has withdrawn. 

The top team from each pool will advance to the finals in the Netherlands, plus the runners-up with the best records.  

"The U22 European Women's qualifier in Slovakia is a real challenge for our young squad to pit themselves against strong opposition,” said Gordon. 

“The main core of players have come through our Talent pathway and have international experience from NEVZA, Novotel Cup or Cornacchia Cup.” 

England squad 

Esther Adesiyan (Universal – Boswells/Malory Eagles), Yasmin Baptiste (Setter – Boswells/Team Essex), Duru Beyazit (Outside Hitter/Opposite - Richmond), Daisy Boardman (Outside Hitter – Newcastle Uni), Heidi Bright (Middle Blocker – Taunton), Elizabeth Gilbert (Universal – Uni of Nottingham), Isabella Hames (Libero - Richmond), Lauren Howe (Outside Hitter/Opposite - Newcastle Uni), Kate Mitchell (Outside Hitter – Nottingham Rockets/Tamworth Spartans), Eve Nelson (Middle Blocker – Urmston Grammar/Everton Volleyball), Katie Olley (Libero - Newcastle Uni), Harriet Philip-Edwards (Setter - Newcastle Uni), Alex Viggars (Setter – Newcastle Staffs), Lilla Whittaker (Middle Blocker/Opposite - Essex Rebels). Reserves – Molly Clark (Uni of Nottingham), Jasmine Forbes (Farnborough/Inter), Folasade Aladese (Leeds Gorse).