FOURTEEN Midlands players, in-cluding three from Worcester, have been included in the England 18-Group squad for a training session in Coventry from January 2 to 4.

The core squad of 80 players will be divided into three England 18-Group teams to prepare for international competitions during the Easter holidays.

The Midlands contingent includes Sam McDonald (RGS Worcester and Worcester), Matthew Mullan (Bromsgrove School and Worcester) and Tom Wood (Woodlands School, Barkers' Butts and Worcester).