It is with great pleasure that England Hockey announces the team that will represent England in the FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup in India, which will take place from 13-29 January 2023.
Following a successful Commonwealth Games this summer, England hopes to continue its progress in this 15th edition of the Men’s World Cup.
Nine players in the squad are playing for the first time at the World Cup: James Albery, Nick Bandurak, David Goodfield, James Mazarelo, Nick Park, Ollie Payne, Stuart Rushmere, Tom Sorsby and Sam Ward. The others were all part of the team that came fourth last time out in 2018, and for Harry Martin and David Condon it will be their third World Cup.
As captain, David Ames returns from injury, with James Albery and Zach Wallace as vice-captains, and Brendan Creed and Ian Sloan travelling as reserves.
| Name | Club | England caps |
| Albery, James (VC) | Old Georgians | 27 |
| Ames, David (C) | Holcombe | 52 |
| Ansell, Liam | Wimbledon | 47 |
| Bandurak, Nick | Holcombe | 20 |
| Calnan, Will | Hampstead & Westminster | 37 |
| Condon, David | Wimbledon | 136 |
| Goodfield, David | Surbiton | 65 |
| Martin, Harry | Rotterdam | 133 |
| Mazarelo, James (GK) | Surbiton | 5 |
| Park, Nick | Surbiton | 8 |
| Payne, Ollie (GK) | Holcombe | 23 |
| Roper, Phil | Holcombe | 106 |
| Rushmere, Stuart | Surbiton | 16 |
| Sanford, Liam | Old Georgians | 53 |
| Sorsby, Tom | Surbiton | 29 |
| Wallace, Zach (VC) | HGC | 35 |
| Waller, Jack | Wimbledon | 30 |
| Ward, Sam | Old Georgians | 84 |
| Travelling reserves | ||
| Creed, Brendan | Surbiton | 64 |
| Sloan, Ian | Wimbledon | 74 |
Head Coach Paul Revington said: “The World Cup is the pinnacle of a player’s international career for England, and it’s a real honour and privilege to be chosen to represent the country at this tournament.
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“I have had the opportunity to see the growth of the squad this year and I know those selected will be determined to put in a level of performance that improves on the last World Cup in 2018.”
Performance Director Ed Barney said: “Well done to those selected. There has been huge energy, commitment and drive as the squad has pushed on over the past 18 months. I want to thank all squad members and staff for their contribution in 2022. The progression in the senior men’s squad on and off the pitch is exciting to see and I’m sure they will do themselves proud.”
On 13 January, England will take on Wales, followed by India two days later, and Spain in their final group match.
England Schedule @ Hockey World cup 2023
- Fri 13 Jan – England v Wales – 11:30am (UK time) – Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Rourkela
- Sun 15 Jan – England v India – 1:30pm (UK time) – Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Rourkela
- Thu 19 Jan – England v Spain – 11:30am (UK time) – Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar