ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Lightning are delighted to celebrate the international selection of Jess Shaw, Alice Harvey and Celena Appleby-Prince ahead of England’s upcoming fixtures against Jamaica this autumn, alongside a further five Lightning athletes selected for England Netball’s NXT Roses programme.
Shaw and Harvey have been selected to represent the Vitality Roses as they prepare to take on the Jamaica Sunshine Girls in the Vitality Netball Horizon Series. Their selection is recognition of their hard work, consistency and impressive performances in Lightning colours.
Both players have continued to demonstrate their quality at the highest level, earning the opportunity to represent their country on the international stage. The series will provide another valuable opportunity for the pair to test themselves against world-class opposition.
Meanwhile, Celena Appleby-Prince has been named in the England Roses A squad, further strengthening Lightning’s representation across the England pathway.
The defender’s selection recognises her continued development and performances, offering an exciting opportunity to gain further international experience against strong opposition.
Adding to the club’s international recognition, Charlotte Savory, Emily Pawlett, Hannah Gibson, Jessica Tolson and Marlene Lange have all been selected for England Netball’s NXT Roses programme.
The programme supports the development of emerging athletes as they progress towards the senior international stage, providing valuable opportunities to further their skills, gain experience and continue their development within the England pathway.
The five selections are fantastic recognition of the athletes’ hard work and potential, while highlighting the depth of talent across the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Lightning programme.
Together, the eight selections underline the strength of talent within the club and ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Lightning’s continued contribution to the England national team pathway, from emerging athletes through to the senior international stage.
Everyone at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Lightning would like to congratulate Jess, Alice, Celena, Charlotte, Emily, Hannah, Jessica and Marlene on their selections and wish them the very best as they represent and progress through the England pathway.