England U15 and U13 squads announced for Five Nations in Nantes

England Squash has announced the U15 and U13 squads that will head to Nantes from 4-6 April to compete in the prestigious Five Nations tournament against France, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

In a significant move towards equality, all five nations have collectively agreed that both squads will now feature six players - three boys and three girls - ensuring equal opportunities on the international stage.

The Five Nations tournament is widely regarded as a key developmental milestone for young players. For many of the U13s, this will be their first chance to represent England and gain invaluable international team tournament experience.

England’s U15 squad

• Matthew Hong Ki Leung (Glos)
• Jaanshere Khan (Surrey)
• Will Burton (Suffolk)
• Ameerah Ismail (Warwicks)
• Esther Chak (Surrey)
• Phoebe Griffiths (Hants)

Matthew Hong Ki Leung, who is ranked number one in the U15 England Squash Road to Selection standings, recently claimed the English Junior Championship title in February. Jaanshere Khan took the top spot at the Surrey Gold, while Will Burton triumphed at the Gloucester Silver.

Ameerah Ismail has been dominant in her age group this season, winning both the British and English Junior Championships, while Esther Chak was a runner-up to Ismail at the English Juniors and claimed victory at the Manchester Gold. Phoebe Griffiths won the Gloucester Silver title.

England’s U13 squad

• Oscar Brown (Leics)
• Finley Brown (Leics)
• Ben Lamond (Dorset)
• Sienna Hampshaw (Yorks)
• Siona Mishra (Warwicks)
• Rida Ali (Sussex)

Oscar Brown, ranked number one in the U13 category, won the British Junior Championships in Sheffield, with his twin brother Finley claiming the English Junior Championship title. The two faced each other in the final of both tournaments. Ben Lamond took home titles at the Gloucester Silver and Surrey Gold.

Sienna Hampshaw is the English Junior champion and was runner-up to Nadiya Ismail at the British Junior Championships in November. Siona Mishra has consistently secured top three finishes in all seven selection events, while Rida Ali finished fourth at both the British and English Juniors.

Both squads were selected based on points earned through the Road to Selection process, as well as evaluations of commitment and behaviour.

England Potential Head Coach Adam Fuller commented:

"We’re incredibly excited to defend our titles at the 2025 Five Nations in Nantes. The two squads we've selected reflect the outstanding performance and commitment shown by the players in both training and selection events."

Lucy Townley, Junior Talent Pathway Manager at England Squash, added:

"We're thrilled about the expanded squad for the 2025 Five Nations. The additional spot will give more girls the chance to shine on the international stage and further strengthen the pathway for future talent."

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