Barry Middleton (Cannock), England's outstanding attacking player, could miss the World Cup which is due to start at Monchengladbach in 10 days time. Middleton, UK Player of the Year in 2004, twisted an ankle during training last week. The injury is not as bad as first thought but in the normal course of events would take 2/3 weeks to heal. With the Surbiton duo, James Tindall and Matt Daly, also having to prove their fitness, coach Jason Lee has decided to delay the selection of the England team which was expected last week, until as late as possible.
England's women's team for their World Cup at Madrid in late September, will be announced tomorrow and the big interest is to see whether squad newcomers Kerry Williams (Leicester) and Jo Ellis of Doncaster force their way into the side. Both scored when England beat Germany, the Olympic gold medallists, 2-1 at Cannock a week ago.
