England announce World T20 squad... and three rookies get a seat on the plane

Kirstie Gordon and Linsey Smith - the two Loughborough Lightning left-arm spinners - have been handed their first call-ups while Surrey Stars batter Sophia Dunkley is included in the 15-woman travelling party for November's showpiece event

^{Sophia Dunkley has been called up for the World T20}

England have named three uncapped players in their squad for the upcoming World T20 in the Caribbean.

Kirstie Gordon and Linsey Smith - the two Loughborough Lightning left-arm spinners - have been handed their first call-ups while Surrey Stars batter Sophia Dunkley is included in the 15-woman travelling party for November's showpiece event.

Sarah Taylor has been left out of the group as she continues to manage her anxiety, with Amy Jones taking the gloves.

Coach Mark Robinson said: "It's always an exciting time when any England squad is announced but especially when there are three newcomers included.

"Sophia, Kirstie and Linsey have all had outstanding summers domestically and impressed when they have been in and around the group. All three will bring something different to the squad.

"Everyone is looking forward to the challenges ahead and we can't wait to get out there and get started."

ENGLAND SQUAD

Heather Knight (Berkshire)

Tammy Beaumont (Kent)

Katherine Brunt (Yorkshire)

Sophia Dunkley (Middlesex)

Sophie Ecclestone (Lancashire)

Tash Farrant (Kent)

Kirstie Gordon (Nottinghamshire)

Jenny Gunn (Warwickshire)

Dani Hazell (Yorkshire)

Amy Jones (Warwickshire), Wicketkeeper

Nat Sciver (Surrey)

Linsey Smith (Sussex)

Anya Shrubsole (Somerset)

Lauren Winfield (Yorkshire)

Danni Wyatt (Sussex)