Holcombe’s Rafael Dekkers, Evie Younger, Ambrose Davis and Nathan Sumner have all been selected in their respective England age group squads.

Dekkers (U16 Boys) and Younger (U18 Girls) are both Holcombe players while Davis and Sumner (both U18 Boys) have spent time with the Holcombe Talent Academy.

A small number of additional players are still under assessment due to absence, illness, or injury. The final squads will be announced in January 2025. 

Throughout the programme, players will experience a high-challenge, high-support environment with regular training days and camps. They will gain exposure to top European nations, including the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Ireland, and the Home Nations, through camp-based activities and tournaments. Education will be provided by specialists in anti-doping, nutrition, strength and conditioning, injury management, and psychology. 

Full current squads are available here.

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