The side finished 11th in The Netherlands two weeks ago to record England's worst ever showing at the World Cup.

Led by captain Kate Richardson-Walsh, the London 2012 bronze medallists will hope to bounce back from the disappointment in The Hague and find the form that has brought them a medal at each of the last four Commonwealth Games - the only four Games to include hockey.

Richardson-Walsh will be competing in her fourth Commonwealth Games and, with 321 international caps to her name, is the most experienced player in the squad.

"It is always a pleasure and an honour to represent your country at a Commonwealth Games," said Richardson-Walsh, who has indicated that this will be her last tournament before retiring.

"Being at a large multi-sport event is an excellent experience for the team.

"It's great to be able to support your fellow athletes and enjoy celebrating Team England's success.

"I've no doubt that Glasgow will put on a fabulous event."

Giselle Ansley is set to return to the team after missing the World Cup, while Lucy Wood is picked for the squad after a number of impressive appearances for the England Development Squad.

Ashleigh Ball is set to miss the Commonwealth Games after surgery to repair anterior and medial ligaments ©Getty Images



Ashleigh Ball, part of the London 2012 bronze-winning squad, misses out after surgery to repair anterior and medial ligaments.

Ten of the 16 selected athletes will be making their Commonwealth Games debuts.

Alongside the experience of Richardson-Walsh, Alex Danson will be competing in her third Games while Georgie Twigg, Susie Gilbert, Nicola White and Laura Unsworth were all part of the squad who claimed bronze in Delhi four years ago.

"It's a real honour to have been selected for the Commonwealth Games," said Commonwealth Games debutant Ansley.

"For me, missing out on playing at the World Cup was devastating but we are a strong group and I know we can put in some strong performances up in Glasgow."

England's men's team will be hoping to be among the medals at Glasgow 2014 after finishing fourth in the last two tournaments ©Getty Images



The men's 16-strong squad is made up of all but one of the players who finished fourth at the World Cup.

The new addition to the squad is Phil Roper, who, with 21 caps to his name, is the least experienced athlete in the squad.

Captained by Bary Middleton - England and Great Britain's most capped men's player of all time - the side will be hoping to get among the medals after finishing fourth in both New Delhi and Melbourne.

Following the announcement, Team England Chef de Mission Jan Paterson, said: "I'd like to extend a very warm welcome to both the men's and women's hockey squads.

"Nineteen of the 32 players will be making their Commonwealth Games debuts, with the remainder providing a huge amount of international experience, including our two captains who have five Commonwealth Games between them.

"They will compete in London prior to their arrival in Glasgow which will aid their final preparations as they head into Glasgow."

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