ENGLAND Women’s coach Chris Chapman has selected nine Thatto Heath players in the 20-strong squad for the forthcoming two-match Test series against France.

England will play their French counterparts on Wednesday June 17 (6.30pm) in Tonniens and then that is followed by a game at Biganos on Saturday June 20 (6.30pm).

The nine-strong Thatto Heath contingent of players included are Charlotte Booth, Jodie Cunningham, Danielle Bound, Paige Costello, Faye Gaskin,Tara Jones, Emily Rudge, Samantha Simpson, Jenny Welsby.

The England squad includes 12 debutants.