The National Federation of Anglers’ Team Selectors are pleased to announce that the 10-man squad of casters that will go to the CIPS World Championships in Grosseto, Italy, from 10th to 14th September is as follows:

Mr Mike Birks, Paignton
Mr Rob Caley, Thetford, Norfolk
Mr Garry Dickerson, Wimbourne, Dorset
Mr John Hodgson, Weymouth, Dorset
Mr Tony Jones, Chippenham (New Cap)
Mr Jason Mann, Sittingbourne (New Cap)
Mr Roger Mortimore, Felixstowe
Mr David Vicary, Nr Holt, Norfolk
Mr Barney Wright, Pakefield, Lowestoft
Mr Jason Willicombe, Minehead

Reserve: Mr Lee Adams, Ipswich, Suffolk

Manager: Mr Dennis Retter, Honiton Devon.

England has an excellent record of results in this event which is hoped to be added to at this event.