Holcombe players Ollie Payne, David Ames, Phil Roper and Nick Bandurak have all been called up to the England squad for the upcoming EuroHockey Championships in Munchengladbach, Germany from 18th–27th August.

Ames will captain Paul Revington’s side at the tournament where England, who have recently moved up to third in the world rankings, will take on Belgium, Spain and Austria in Group A.

The winners of the tournament will also secure qualification for the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024.

Men’s team Head Coach, Paul Revington, said: “I’m pleased to announce such a strong England team for the EuroHockey Championships. We’ve had some really promising performances over the last 12 months and I want to see the team continue that form and momentum in Germany.

“We will face top quality opposition again throughout the event, and I know this team will be excited to deal with each challenge they encounter throughout the tournament.”

Full squad:

1. James Albery
2. David Ames
3. Nick Bandurak
4. Will Calnan
5. Brendan Creed
6. James Gall
7. David Goodfield
8. James Mazarelo
9. Tim Nurse
10. James Oates
11. Nick Park
12. Ollie Payne
13. Phil Roper
14. Tom Sorsby
15. Zach Wallace
16. Jack Waller
17. Sam Ward
18. Conor Williamson

England matches:

20th August (11:30am UK time) – Belgium

21st August (12:15pm UK time) – Austria

23rd August (11:15am UK time) – Spain