Forsyth ready to star for Great

Britain

Paisley’s Alan Forsyth has been named in the Great Britain squad for thei upcoming clash with Belgium.

The former Kelburne hockey player, who now plays for London-based Surbiton, was selected by new head coach Danny Kerry for the Anniversary International.

The fixture at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre on Wednesday will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Great Britain’s famous Olympic gold medal victory at the 1988 Seoul Games.

A number of legends from that team will be in attendance for a night of nostalgia as their success is remembered and celebrated.

The squad harbours a mix of both youth and experience with Barry Middleton, Adam Dixon, Harry Martin and Henry Weir having almost 1000 international caps between them.

Meanwhile, Rhys Smith of East Grinstead, Jack Waller of Wimbledon and Forsyth’s teammate Zach Wallace of Surbiton, could all make their senior international debuts.

On naming his squad, Kerry said: “It’s great to recognise the 1988 team’s success in this fixture. For the current GB squad we will be using it to look at developing our play, our combinations and our understanding of the playing group looking to both the World Cup and the FIH Pro League starting in January.

“Belgium are an excellent team with excellent players and there will no doubt be plenty of exciting hockey.”

This fixture will provide a key part of the squad’s preparations as England build up towards the Hockey World Cup in November and December in India before Great Britain embark on their FIH Pro League campaign.