NEW Great Britain boss Rob Lyon is turning to the youngsters ahead of this summer’s Speedway World Cup…
Lyon, who took over the reins from Jim Lynch during the winter, has included several Under-21 stars including Tai Woffinden, who made his Great Britain debut in last year’s World Cup.
And newly crowned British Under-21 champion Lewis Bridger is included after a storming start to the season both personally and for his Elite League club Eastbourne. Bridger romped to victory in front of a bumper crowd at Lakeside to lift the prestigious title and is now a serious challenger for a place in the GB World Cup starting line-up.
Lyon has also confirmed the appointment of Scott Nicholls as skipper of the side – despite the rider himself sitting out British racing to cut down on his demanding schedule.
Said Lyon: “When I took the job I said we were looking at a long-term plan and that’s why we’ve turned to the younger lads.
“When you look down the squad I think people can see we have a bright future as a nation.”
Lyon will reduce the squad closer to the July tournament and each meeting features five riders in a team.
Ben Barker is likely to be ruled out through injury after suffering a broken leg in a World Under-21 qualifier in Germany recently.
Meanwhile the new Great Britain team clothing will be launched at the British Final, the second event in the Super 7even series, at Poole on May 20.
SQUAD: Oliver Allen Ben Barker Lewis Bridger Chris Harris Edward Kennett Danny King Scott Nicholls (c) Lee Richardson Joe Screen Simon Stead Tai Woffinden James Wright
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