The RFL has named the England Youth Squad which will take part in the forthcoming European Nations Cup in Serbia alongside France, Wales, Serbia, Scotland, Russia and a European Celts side.

England will depart for Serbia on August 17 and face Wales on Tuesday August 18 before coming up against France on Saturday August 22 with all of the competition’s games being played at sports facilities near Lake Ada Ciganlija.

Barrie-Jon Mather, the RFL’s Head of Player Development said: “This tournament presents an invaluable opportunity for the players that have been selected to experience international Rugby League in a foreign environment.

“The squad are looking forward to the challenge presented by the sides competing in the European Nations Cup and I’m sure it will prove useful for their development.”

The side will be coached by RFL National Player Development Manager Chris Chapman who will be assisted by Wakefield’s Richard Tunningley and the squad comprises 15 players who featured against Wales last year as well as five new members.   

Selected Players:

Name                         Amateur Club                       
John Bateman         Bradford Dudley Hill             
Saul Beavis              Beverly Braves                      
Ben Currie                Golborne Parkside            
Connor Farrell         Wigan St Patricks                
Ben Finder                Wetherby Bulldogs             
Lewis Foster            Thatto Heath Crusaders     
Tom Gilmore            Halton Farnworth Hornets  
Liam Goodaire         Featherstone Lions             
Jamie Hodgkiss      Ryland Sharks                      
Liam McAvoy             Broughton Red Rose          
Mike McMeeken       West London Sharks         
Martin O’Neil             Kells                                      
Mark Percival            Halton Farnworth Hornets  
James Saltonstall   Siddal                                     
Connor Spencer      Hunslet Warriors                 
Chris Taylor              Wigan St Pats                       
Stevie Ward              Churwell Chiefs                   
Ben Warrilow           Newsome Panthers            
Lewis Whitty             Halton Farnworth Hornets  
Danny Yates             Waterhead                             

Amateur clubs as for the 2008-09 Season

Team Management:

Head Coach           Chris Chapman          
Assistant Coach    Richard Tunningley    
Manager                  Prue Egan      
Physiotherapist     Kerry Archer  
Physician                David Hooper