England have named their teams that will compete in the first international event on home soil for several years.
Birmingham’s Barston Lakes will host the first ever European Feeder Cup between October 16 and 20, with Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, and current World Feeder Champions Hungary all set to be involved.
With a huge pool of talent to choose from, England have decided to enter two squads, with a blend of experience and upcoming talent chosen to represent the country.
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The ‘Aqua’ squad has a very familiar feel to it, with current Feeder Masters champion and event organiser Lee Kerry joined by Mick Vials, Steve Ringer, Adam Wakelin, Will Freeman and Rob Wootton.
The ‘Blue’ squad has quite a youthful feel, giving an indication as to who the management believe could be the next crop of England superstars. Oliver Scotthorne, Sam Collett, Tom Noton, Mac Stephens, Rich Wilson and Jamie Harrison have all been given a spot.
England are also set to enter a ‘Masters’ team which will be made up of several legendary veterans. Their squad selection is set to be announced soon.
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Lee Kerry is buzzing with excitement for the event, and he said: “For all match anglers, it is the highest honour to represent your country in an international competition.
"As feeder anglers, we have always been looking for an extra opportunity to come together and compete at this level. Therefore, we hope this new competition will be the start of something wonderful for feeder fishing, and we are very proud and privileged to host the first ever European Feeder Cup in England.”
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