The England women's Under-19 cricket team will play Holland, Ireland and Scotland's senior teams in The European Cup at Bradfield College, Reading which starts tomorrow and finishes on Sunday 12th August. Entry to matches is free.

England remain unbeaten in the European Cup since the tournament began in 1989 in Denmark, with many future England stars gaining valuable international experience in the competition.

Under-19 captain Arran Thompson (Lancs), Laura Harper (Somerset) and Nicki Shaw (Nottinghamshire) will all play, following their senior caps against Australia in the CricInfo International Ashes Series earlier this summer.

Arran said: "We have a great record in the European Cup, and we hope to extend it this year. We haven't hosted the Cup since 1990, so it will be good to play at home, and added incentive to perform well and make up for some of the disappointment we had over the summer."

Three players have been selected from County Champions Yorkshire, who retained their title at the University Grounds, Cambridge, last week.

The Cup also provides John Harmer - the Australian who took over as Head Coach of the England Women's Team in July - the opportunity to watch some of the young talent available for future selection. England selectors will name the squad to travel to India this winter in early September.

England Squad:

Arran Thompson (Lancs), date of birth 23.11.81 (Captain), Alexia Walker (Sussex) 26.11.82 (Vice-Capt), Laura Joyce (Middx) 4.10.83, Laura Harper (Somerset) 22.01.84, Laura Spragg (Yorks) 16.06.82, Clare Gough (Yorks) 17.09.82, Kate Oakenfold (Sussex) 23.07.84, Claire Atkinson (Yorks) 23.03.83, Nicola Shaw (Notts) 30.12.81, Leanne Davis (Lancs) 26.04.85, Sarah Clarke (Surrey) 28.03.82, Ebony Rainford-Brent (Surrey) 21.05.83, Isa Guha (Berkshire) 21.05.85.

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