Golf:The Maguire twins, Lisa and Leona, have been handed the opportunity to avenge their Curtis Cup defeat at the hands of the USA two years ago after both were included in a 12-strong preliminary squad for this year's match in Scotland. Royal Portrush's Stephanie Meadow is also named in the Britain and Ireland selection.

The Maguires were on the wrong end of a 12.5 to 7.5 reverse in Massachusetts two years ago, despite Lisa finishing with two points from a possible three, while Meadow was among the reserves for that match. All three will hope to make the eight-strong team for this year’s renewal at Nairn Golf Club when it is finalised at the end of March.

Charley Hull (15) is the youngest player selected at this stage and is joined by Woburn clubmate Lauren Taylor, the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year. The other squad members are Amy Boulden, Holly Clyburn, Bronte Law, Becky Harries, Kelsey MacDonald, Pamela Pretswell, Kelly tidy and Stephanie Meadow.