England announce fresh players
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, November 15 2015: The England team have announced a team of seasoned and fresh players for the 9th Manipur Polo International 2015 to be held from November 22 to 29 at Mapal Kangjeibung as a part of the Manipur Sangai Festival.

The England team include - Dave Allen, Michael Howe, Marcus Hancock, Jack Aldridge with Chris Atkinson as coach.

Australian and the Unites States have already announced their contingents.

Jack Aldridge : Fifteen-year-old Jack Aldridge is the youngest player in the England team who started playing the game last year.

The young teenager, who is still in school, will be accompanied by his parents during the tournament.

Marcus Hancock : An experienced polo player Marcus Hancock, born on October 7, 1969 began playing the game at the age of ten.

"It is a great pleasure to come to Manipur," says Marcus.

A man of few words, Marcus is one player to watch who would play at No 2 or any other position except 1 .

Mikey Howe : For young Mikey Howe, coming to Manipur, it is a journey following his great grandfather.

Dave Allen : Born on November 17, Dave Allen is the first in his family to play polo.

"My family has been involved with horses in some ways.

I'm very pleased to be part of the team going to Manipur.

In 2000, I won the Queens and Gold Cup in England.

A few years later I won the Pakistan open.

More recently I've won the Royal Windsor and County Cups.

They are some of the bigger 15 Goal Tournaments in the UK.

I started playing in the English pony club when I was twelve.

I am currently on 4 goals," says Dave.

Chris Atkinson will be the coast of the England team.

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