England announces squad for European U15 and U17 Mixed Team Championships

England Squash has confirmed its squad for the upcoming European U15 and U17 Mixed Team Championships, set to take place from 7–11 May in Bordeaux, France.

Defending champions in both age groups, England boasts a rich legacy at the championships - having secured 22 of the 24 U17 titles and 17 of the 22 U15 crowns since the events began.

This year’s U17 squad features a mix of proven talent and rising stars. English Junior Championships BU17 winner Luke McBride and Harriet Broadbridge, ranked no.1 in England’s GU17s, both step up from last year’s victorious U15 team in Porto.

They are joined by England BU17 no.1 Gabriel Chak and GU17 no.2 Renata Colabella. Last year’s U15 hero, Ali Khalil – who clinched the deciding rubber in the final – completes the impressive line-up.

England U17 Team:

• Luke McBride
• Gabriel Chak
• Ali Khalil
• Harriet Broadbridge
• Renata Colabella

In the U15 team, Jaanshere Khan takes the top spot in the absence of Matthew Hong Ki Leung. The recent Surrey Gold champion will team up with England no.3 Will Burton and Surrey teammate Joe Colton. The girls’ contingent features England GU15 no.1 Esther Chak and English Junior Championship bronze medallist Phoebe Griffiths.

England U15 Team:

• Jaanshere Khan
  
• Will Burton
• Joe Colton
• Esther Chak
• Phoebe Griffiths

England Potential Head Coach, Adam Fuller, said:

"England has a proud record in European junior competitions and we'll be heading to Bordeaux with full confidence in the squad we've selected.

"For many of the U15 team it will be a chance to build on their experience in April's Five Nations, while it will be the first chance this year for the U17 team to pit their wits against the best in Europe. We're really excited to test their progress."

For draws, results and event info, visit the official tournament website.