In their first match on December 9 against Belgium, the women’s team will consist of Flora Peel and Lily Walker, who will continue to share the captaincy.
Amy Thompson will aim to make her England debut after fracturing her kneecap at the start of last season, while Lily Owsley returns for her seventh season in the Pro League.
In addition to Belgium, the women will also compete against home country Ireland, which is looking to make an impact in their first season in the FIH Hockey Pro League.
Zach Wallace has been named captain of the men’s team that kicks off their FIH Hockey Pro League campaign against Germany on December 10.
Both Ollie Payne and Nick Bandurak are making their returns in an England shirt, with Payne recovering from ankle surgery, while Bandurak missed last season due to injury.
The men’s team will face tough competition in the form of Belgium and Germany, who finished second and fourth respectively in last year’s FIH Hockey Pro League.
Women’s co-captain Peel said: “We are really looking forward to heading to Ireland and testing ourselves against two strong nations after a positive training block. We know we now have to keep moving forward and build towards the World Cup qualifier ahead of an exciting summer.”
“It is a challenge that we feel very prepared and ready for.”
Women’s co-captain Walker said: “We have had our sights set on the Pro League in Dublin for some time now and everyone is eager to get the season started.
“We want to start the 2025/26 Pro League with some strong performances and some points on the board, and this is a great opportunity to do that.”
Men’s captain Wallace said: “We can’t wait to start our Pro League season in Dublin next week. Belgium and Germany are both top sides, but we have an exciting squad with a point to prove after the summer and we will be ready for both challenges.”
“On a personal level, it is a huge honor to be captain of the team and I will do everything I can to fulfill the role to the best of my ability.”
Women’s team:
Grace Balsdon31
Darcy Bourne2
Katie Curtis 18
Georgietuinen 17
Paige Gillott 34
Olivia Hamilton19
Sofie Hamilton 23
Sand Heesh 25
Tess Howard 14
Holly Hunt 11
Pippasluis 8
Alex Malzer 5
Becky Manton3
Lizzie Neal22
Lily Owsley 26
Flora peel (C) 28
Mirjam Pritchard 40
Ellie Rayer 13
Martha Taylor30
Amy Thompson10
Anna Toman 6
Lily Walker (C) 4
Men’s team:
Jacobus Mazarelo 16
Ollie Payne20
Nickpark 2
Ben Vos 47
Sam Taylor46
Sam Hooper33
Liam Sanford27
Conor Williamson30
James Albery 14
James Gal 26
Jack Waller3
David Goodfield19
James Oates24
Wil Calnan 31
Tom Sorsby5
Zach Wallace (c) 7
Nick Bandurak23
Jacob Payton8
Henry Croft 9
Matt Ramshaw77
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