24th February 2023 Picture by Stephen Hamilton/Netball NI European Championship and Challenge u17 England v UAE at Antrim Forum
Leah Setsoafia’s side won all four of their games to complete a clean sweep en route to the trophy once again as they did in 2022.
The young Roses laid down an immediate marker with a dominant 81-22 victory over United Arab Emirates U17.
All 12 athletes got out on court in the opening game meaning five of the young Roses – Hannah Gibson, Neve Marsden, Isabella Phillips, Katie Rayner and Eleanor Sadler – won their first junior caps.
With combinations continuing to develop and confidence growing, England maintained their impressive form with back-to-back victories on Saturday.
They came close to breaking the 100-goals mark with a 97-23 win against Scotland U17 before accelerating away after a closely contested first half against Wales U17 to record a 71-32 victory.
The young Roses then made it four from four on the final day of the competition, running out 95-15 winners against hosts Northern Ireland U17.
Congratulations to all the athletes, coaches and support staff involved and a huge thank you to all at Europe Netball and Netball NI for putting on a fantastic competition.
England U17 Squad:
| NAME | POSITIONS | FRANCHISE |
| Darcie Everitt | GD, GK | London Pulse |
| Hannah Gibson | GA, GS | London Pulse |
| Isabelle Kaye | WD, C | Central Warriors |
| Daisy Lees | C, WA | Manchester Thunder |
| Neve Marsden | GS, GA | Severn Stars |
| Jessica Monthe | GK, GD | Severn Stars |
| Emily Pawlett (Vice Captain) | C, WD | Manchester Thunder |
| Regan Peters | GA, WA | Surrey Storm |
| Isabella Phillips (Captain) | GD, WD | London Pulse |
| Katie Rayner | WA, C | Manchester Thunder |
| Eleanor Sadler | GK, GD | London Pulse |
| Anya Williams | GS, GA | Manchester Thunder |
Head Coach: Leah Setsoafia
Assistant Coach: Sheonah Forbes
England U17 Results:
| Friday 24 February 2023 | England U17 81-22 UAE U17 | Watch the replay |
| Saturday 25 February 2023 | England U17 97-23 Scotland U17 | Watch the replay |
| Saturday 25 February 2023 | England U17 71-32 Wales U17 | Watch the replay |
| Sunday 26 February 2023 | England U17 95-15 Northern Ireland U17 | Watch the replay |
