England announce Unibet EuroHockey squad
Last Updated: 14/08/15 11:15am
England Women's head coach Danny Kerry has named the 18 players who will compete at the Unibet EuroHockey Championships 2015.
The England squad shows just two changes from the Great Britain squad that secured Olympic qualification at the World League in Valencia.
One of those changes is enforced, as Emily Maguire will represent Scotland at the EuroHockey Championships. Her place is taken by Sam Quek, who returns to the squad for the first time since the Champions Trophy in December.
Quek, who captained the side at that tournament, has a wealth of experience with 57 England caps to her name.
Kate Richardson-Walsh, who captains the side, has 48 international goals for England and Great Britain combined, so could reach a half-century at the tournament.
Striker Alex Danson, who has been named as vice captain, is also closing in on 50 goals.
There is also a call up for Leicester goalkeeper Sabbie Heesh. The 23-year-old has yet to make an appearance for England but has impressed during training and in her two Great Britain appearances so far. Heesh replaces East Grinstead goalkeeper Kirsty Mackay in the squad.
Full squad: Giselle Ansley, Sophie Bray. Alex Danson,Susie Gilbert, Sabbie Heesh, Maddie Hinch, Joie Leigh, Hannah Macleod, Shona McCallin, Lily Owsley, Sam Quek, Helen Richardson-Walsh, Kate Richardson-Walsh, Susannah Tonsend, Georgie Twigg, Laura Unsworth, Hollie Webb, Nicola White.
