Defender David Barber will captain the side once again, with Chris Pyne as vice-captain, while Jarrod Larkins-Law and Beau Menzies return to the squad following periods of absence.

The tournament will be the first for Brown's team this year, and he is anticipating a strong performance from his side as they make their first step on the road to Rio 2016.

"This is the first stage of our campaign to qualify for the 2016 Paralympic Games and we
have a good mix of experienced and younger players for the challenge ahead," said Brown.

"The players that have been selected are those that have physical ability with their disability, but also the mental ability, to get the job done.

"We have something to prove, and my players love a challenge. 

"We have always set our goals high and we will not stop until we get there."

The Championships will see 320 athletes from 16 nations, all vying for spots at the 2015 World Cup.

The tournament will be organised by the Federación Española de Deportes Paraliticos Cerebrales (FEDPC) and Federació Esportiva Catalana de Paralítics Cerebrals (FECPC), in collaboration with CPISRA.

Australia will play in Group C alongside Ukraine, the United States and Portugal, while host nation Spain take on Scotland, the Netherlands and Canada in Group A, Russia and Venezuela join neighbours England and Ireland in Group B, and Brazil play Japan, Argentina and Northern Ireland in Group D.

The tournament is due to get underway on July 27, with the final taking place on August 10.

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