Canaccord Genuity Vikings begin their latest England Hockey Championships tier two campaign on Sunday away at Sale.

After having a bye in the first round, this will be Vikings first game in the re-branded competition this year.

Sale are currently seventh in North Division Two South West with two wins, three draws and two losses.

With the Manx season in mixed mode, Vikings have been restricted to indoor outings. They have had good success in that and have reached the final in December.

The Vikings squad has strength in depth this season with talented youngster Georgia Foxton a hard-working addition. Island squad member Dani Coombes has also returned from her travels.

The game will pushback at 1pm on Sunday at William Hulme’s Grammar School, Spring Bridge Road, Manchester.

Vikings squad: Sami Verrall (GK), Kim Carney (C), Zoe Crowe, Dani Coombes, Sarah Blackman, Georgia Foxton, Jen Turner, Katie Errock, Kirsty Cooper, Kirsty Bowley, Louise Slater, Charlotte Casement, Chelsea Bawden and Laura Atkinson.