England name squad for 2026 Five Nations title defence

We have named the squad heading to Dublin for the 2026 Five Nations U15 and U13 Squash Championships from 10-12 April.

England have won both titles for the last six consecutive editions of the Five Nations and once again take two strong line-ups to compete with France, Ireland, Scotland and Wales at Sutton Lawn Tennis Club in the Irish capital.

England's U15 squad

• Alex Koa-Wing (Middlesex)

• Tristan Sutton (Essex)

• Kylen Calder (Essex)

• Esther Chak (Surrey)

• Sienna Hampshaw (Yorkshire)

• Nadiya Ismail (Warwickshire)

Ranked England U15 No.1, Alex Koa-Wing was runner-up at November's British Junior Championships and won the Pontefract and Chichester Gold events this season.

England U15 No.2 Sutton was a recent runner-up at the English Junior Championships in Sheffield, while his county team-mate Calder was a semi-finalist at both the British and English Junior Championships.

On the girls' side, Chak has collected both the British and English U15 junior trophies this season, while Hampshaw is in her first year at this age group and was a member of last year's victorious Five Nations U13 squad in Nantes. Ismail, England-ranked No.4 and English Junior Championships semi-finalist returns to the squad after victory with the U13 team in 2024.

England's U13 squad

• Logan Willstrop (Yorkshire)

• Daniel Stevenson (Gloucestershire)

• Jacob Askey (Warwickshire)

• Siona Mishra (Warwickshire)

• Sara Ibrahim (Sussex)

• Ada Brown (Norfolk)

The U13s will be led by Logan Willstrop, who is in good form after winning November's British Junior Championships U13 trophy in Sheffield, as well as four England Squash Gold events.

Stevenson beat Willstrop in the English Juniors semi-finals before finishing runner-up to Ben Lamond and has also been on the podium at three Gold competitions. Askey, a bronze medallist at the British Juniors and fourth at the English Junior Championships, completes the boys' U13s.

Mishra featured in last year's Five Nations U13 victory in Nantes and is the British and English Junior Championships reigning U13 champion, as well as playing in several U15 events this season.

England U13 no.2 Ibrahim is still just 11 and won this season's Gold events at Pontefract and Ipswich. No.1-ranked Brown, also 11-years-old, secured a bronze medal at February's English Junior Championships and second place at the recent Ipswich Gold.

The squad will be bidding to extend England's exemplary Five Nations record of 14 wins out of 14 in the U13 event.

The Five Nations is regarded as a key developmental milestone for young players. For the majority of the U13s, it's their first chance to represent England and gain invaluable international team tournament experience.

Both squads were selected based on points earned through the Road to Selection process, as well as evaluations of commitment and behaviour.

Lead Coach Adam Fuller said:

"The players can't wait to defend our titles at the Five Nations in Dublin. The coaching team has been delighted with the commitment levels shown throughout the last year and we're confident this will translate into performance in what is a proud moment for them representing their country."

Lucy Townley, Junior Talent Pathway Manager at England Squash, added:

"We are really excited to travel to Dublin for the Five Nations this year. We have a strong squad with a mix of debutants and experienced players, so feel confident as we aim to retain both titles."

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The 2026 Five Nations kicks off 10 – 12 April, you can watch live via Squash Ireland’s YouTube channel. Keep an eye out on our Facebook and Instagram for coverage over the tournament.