The majority of the team enjoyed a successful outing last time they competed at the London 2012 Olympic Games venue as they were crowned European Champions for only the second time by overcoming The Netherlands in a thrilling penalty shootout.

Britain's task this time around will be much tougher, however, as the Champions Trophy brings together the “best of the best” from the international hockey scene.

The Dutch, the reigning Olympic gold medallists and world champions, headline the six-strong field for the competition, which also features Hockey World League winners Argentina, who will be bidding for a successful Champions Trophy title defence.

World number three ranked Australia, Pan American champions the United States and New Zealand complete the line-up for the tournament.

The competition is the last major international event in the sport before the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

“The Champions Trophy will be a tournament where each team will set out to start to build some momentum going into the Olympics,” Britain midfielder Susannah Townsend said.

“For us, we are at home, with our home crowd and playing at a stadium where we have had a lot of success.

“When we step on to that pitch we only have good memories but for this tournament we won't be resting on our past successes.

“It is now a year on [from England's EuroHockey success] and we will now have to look at what happens next.

“Lee Valley has an incredible atmosphere and really is one of the best hockey venues in the world so for each team they will relish playing in London before Rio."

Action begins here tomorrow with the United States against Australia, before the hosts meet Argentina, who have won five of the past six Champions Trophy crowns, and The Netherlands take on New Zealand.

It follows the conclusion of the men’s event today.