FORMER Rickmansworth School pupil Michaela Staniford will become the youngest England international when she lines up for England against Wales in the Six Nations opener next month.

The 18-year-old outside centre was named by head coach Geoff Richards in a youthful England side, six of whom are under-23, for the clash in Cardiff on Sunday, February 4, and will eclipse Danielle Waterman as the youngest player to pull on an England shirt by 43 days.

"Michaela is a very natural footballer and very talented," said Richards. "Of course, she's experienced but with the World Cup 18 months away now is the time for young players like her to get their chance.

Staniford started her career at Fullerians but has since moved to the East Durham and Hughall Community college where she is studying her A Levels.

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