Bulldogs youngsters invited for England trials

YOUNG GUNS (GO FOR IT) (from left): Danny Harrison, Jacob Mardell, Daragh Spawforth, Nathan Mitchell and Josh Guy.

FIVE Bulldogs’ youngsters have been invited to take part in the first round of trials for the England National Team Programme.

Nathan Mitchell attended the Under-13 training camp at Lea Valley Ice Centre on Thursday, while goaltender Jacob Mardell will be trialling for the Under-14s.

At Under-15 level, forward Danny Harrison and defender Josh Guy will be heading down to Nottingham next week, as will Under-16 and Under-18 captain Daragh Spawforth, who has been invited to trial for a place on the England Under-16 team.

Bulldogs’ head coach Andy Brown said: “It’s great to see our youngsters getting the opportunity to test themselves at a higher level alongisde their peers from other club.

“I’m sure all of them will benefit from the coaching they will receive and will be better for the experience - hopefully they will all be invited back for the next stage but, regardless of that, it is still a great achievement for them to get an invite.

“I know they will all do the club and their families proud.”