Drew is to play for England

AHULME Hall pupil has scored a place with a top lacrosse

Drew Bickerton, aged 15, who has been playing lacrosse with Mellor Lacrosse Club since he was five, has been selected to play for the U15 England Lacrosse Academy.

The Year 10 student has been chosen for the England Talent Pathway and is hoping that this will ultimately lead him to a place in the England squad.

Drew, who trains at least four times a week and plays matches most weekends, said: “I am so pleased to have been chosen.

“It takes me one step closer to my dream of playing for my country at the World Championships.”

Hulme Hall headteacher Rachael Allen said: “We are delighted for Drew. He is an inspiration to the younger children in our school, as he has shown real determination and dedication to the sport.”

Drew’s family has been playing for more than 90 years. His father played for Scotland in two world championships, while one of his grandads managed the England Lacrosse team in 1982 and the other assisted in 1990.

Drew’s mum Vicky is thrilled that her son is keeping the family tradition alive.

She said: “Drew is a combination of two well known lacrosse families and has won every major junior cup at U12 and U14 level. We couldn’t be more proud.”

Drew has also been chosen for the U17 English Knights Elite and Stockport Metros Lacrosse, both of which will take him to America during the next two summers.