Head Coach, Tracey Neville, has revealed a 12-strong team that has been selected for the highly-anticipated Vitality Netball International Series, as part of the Netball Quad Series, which runs from 13-20 January.
The team are now gearing up to face Australia, New Zealand and South Africa as part of the Series, which will be the last time the Vitality Roses compete together before the Vitality Netball World Cup in July 2019.
Serena Guthrie will captain the England squad once again with Jade Clarke, England’s most capped player, as vice-captain.
The squad selected for the Netball Quad Series is as follows:
Helen Housby | Chelsea Pitman | Geva Mentor |
Jo Harten | Jade Clarke (VC) | Eboni Usoro-Brown |
Natalie Haythornthwaite | Serena Guthrie (C) | Layla Guscoth |
Rachel Dunn | Razia Quashie | Fran Williams |
Ama Agbeze is progressing well on her return to play and will continue to be monitored on a daily basis. Jodie Gibson was unavailable for selection due to an ongoing knee problem. She has had an operation and is on a return to play protocol.
The Netball Quad Series comes less than two months after the Vitality Roses triumphed over the Uganda She Cranes in a three-match Vitality Netball International Series.
Tickets are still available for the Netball Quad Series, which takes place in Liverpool and then London over two weekends, via the England Netball Box Office.
The action will be taking place at the following dates and times:
Date | Fixtures and timings | Location |
Sunday 13 January 2019 | South Africa v Australia (15.30)
England v New Zealand (18.00) |
M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool |
Saturday 19 January 2019 | Australia v New Zealand (16.30)
England v South Africa (19.00) |
Copper Box Arena, London |
Sunday 20 January 2019 | South Africa v New Zealand (15.30)
England v Australia (18.00) |
Copper Box Arena, London |
You will also be able to follow the Vitality Roses’ progress in the Series via the official England Netball Twitter account and watch every match live on Sky Sports.