By Amy Deakin
Two Birmingham Panthers players have been selected for the England Netball squad.
Jas Brown (goalkeeper) and Jessica Shaw (wing attack, centre) have both been selected for the full-time Roses programme. Brown makes her debut after progressing from the Future Roses, while Shaw returns to the squad for another season.
Rising talent Niamh Kilgallen, from Birmingham Panthers’ NXT Gen team, has been selected for the Future Roses programme, which supports the next generation of England players.
Head Coach Jess Thirlby said the team was building towards success at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with a strong mix of experience and emerging talent.
The Vitality Roses programme includes training camps and international fixtures, while offering in-club support during the domestic season.