HORIZON Taekwondo Academy members Ellie Bowden and Jamie Simpson-Kidd will make their England debuts in the Commonwealth Championships next month, and will be joined in Edinburgh by Bradford's Kieran Young.

Cullingworth's Bowden, 13, and six-time international champion Simpson-Kidd, 12, compete in the 12-14 years cadet category in Edinburgh.

Young and clubmate Thomas Henley (Harrogate) are taking part in the senior events, while Henley is also young enough at 17 to compete at junior level.

Horizon coach Rick Simpson said: "These are our strongest players, and we are delighted that their hard work and dedication has been recognised."

Ellie has not been defeated on home soil for over 12 months, and Simpson said: "I'm so proud that she has topped off such a successful year by representing team England, and it is going to be great for her.

"She started training when she was about four or five when I set up a club in Cullingworth and now, at 13, she has developed into one of England's strongest cadet athletes."

As for 20-year-old Young, Simpson said: "Kieran's been with the few clubs over the years, so credit needs to go to Team Taekwondo (Halifax), Team Ultimate and Scorpion Taekwondo (both Doncaster) who have made him the athlete he is today.

"He is also developing as a coach and is highly respected among our team and staff. Kieran loves a good fight, and he'll have plenty ready for him when he competes for Team England."