Source: Angling Trust:
The squad is as follows:
• Matt Barnett, Liphook, Hampshire, age 17
• Bradley Gibbons, Bracknell, Berkshire, age 16
• Joe Kent, Wakefield, Yorkshire, age 17
• Jacob McNeil, Rotherham, Yorkshire, age 16
• George Organ, Highnam, Gloucestershire, age 15
Steve Sanders, Sensas Team England Manager said:
“The reigning world champions are going to have their work cut out to better last year’s performance in France, when the England under 18 squad produced a two day score of ten points to win the championship but, with three anglers still eligible at this age group and the addition of two really good bloodworm anglers, they will be looking to retain their title.”
Jacob McNeil is the first youngster to progress from the England Talent Pathway programme to a world squad and it is hoped that Jake’s achievement will inspire more youngsters to get involved and follow in his footsteps. For more information about the England Talent Pathway click HERE
Dick Clegg, International Events Manager for the Angling Trust commented:
“After last year’s fantastic performance in France the 2014 squad will be going into this year’s event full of confidence and I know that manager Steve Sanders and coach Joe Roberts will make sure that this team are totally up to speed. At this stage in their lives young anglers need to have a management team that they respect and we have no one better in England to ensure success than Steve and Joe.”
