A 12-strong Manx Rams squad has been named for the upcoming Netball Europe Under-17 Challenge competition, which is being held at the NSC from February 28 to March 1.

Coach Emma Williams’s selection is a mix of experience and newcomers, with seven set to compete in their maiden international competition.

The squad is co-captained by Cassidy Pizzey and Rebecca Cooke, both of whom will bring their experience from playing in the same tournament in Gibraltar last year.

Joining the pair in the selection are Amaline Batty, Annabel Kneale, Claire Mason, Eliana Kneen, Emma Leith, Georgia Harding, Hannah Halsall, Holly Hennessy, Mika Chen and Niamh Skillicorn. Reserves are Ella Crowe and Maddie Butterworth.

Williams is assisted by Becki Pate, with Laurelle Kneen s team manager and Aalish Bridson the assistant team manager.