Four members of the Glamorgan Cricket pathway have been called up to play in the England U19 fixture against an England U19 invitational XI.

Tom Norton and Harry Wallace have been selected for England U19’s team, while Jack Hope-Bell and Jacob Blades are a part of the England U19 Invitational XI.

It is a significant feat for Glamorgan, with four young Welsh cricketers recognised at national level following a period of impressive development and standout performances across age‑group and senior cricket.

Across the two squads of 25 in total, only Durham have had more pathway cricketers picked.

18‑year‑old seamer Norton continues his rapid rise after a breakthrough year that included a First‑Class debut and a record‑breaking hat‑trick for Glamorgan. His selection reflects his growing reputation as one of the most exciting young fast bowlers in the country.

Wicketkeeper-batter Wallace also earns a deserved call‑up following a string of strong performances for the Glamorgan U18s and 2nd XI. Wallace’s consistency with the bat has seen him emerge as a key figure within the Club’s youth structure.

“I am really pleased for the four boys they have worked really hard and thoroughly deserve their selections,” said Head of Talent Pathway Richard Almond.

“As part of our wider strategic plan the club has increased its investment in our pathway so it is good to see the work the coaches are putting in start to pay dividends. We all wish the boys well in their upcoming matches.”

Hope‑Bell, who recently received his maiden first‑team call‑up, has been named in the England U19 Invitational XI after a standout 2025 season across Academy, U18s and 2nd XI cricket for the Club.

His selection highlights his continued progression and growing maturity as a top‑order batter.

Jacob Blades, another product of the Glamorgan Pathway, also earns a place in the Invitational XI.

Blades has impressed coaches with his technical quality and aggressive batting up top, and his inclusion is further recognition of the depth of talent emerging from Welsh cricket.

Seven players who were a part of England’s run to the ICC Men’s U19s World Cup final earlier this year are selected: Farhan Ahmed, Ralphie Albert, Ben Dawkins, Will Bennison, Ali Farooq, Alex French and James Minto.

Rocky Flintoff and Jack Nelson return after injury ruled them out of the U19s World Cup.

“We have an exciting summer of Under-19s fixtures ahead of us, firstly with South Africa and then later in the summer versus Pakistan,” England Men U19s head coach, Michael Yardy, said.

“We’ve named a smaller squad for the upcoming Youth ODIs against South Africa as it is important to have some flexibility with so many Under-19s players featuring in the Vitality Blast.

“It’s always great to have some new faces in the group and it will exciting to watch them put in performances in an England shirt for the first time.”

England Men U19s squad:

Ralphie Albert (Surrey)

Will Bennison (Yorkshire)

Ben Dawkins (Kent)

Ali Farooq (Leicestershire)

Rocky Flintoff (Lancashire)

Alex French (Surrey)

Charlie Harmison (Durham)

Byron Hatton-Lowe (Nottinghamshire)

James Minto (Durham)

Tom Norton (Glamorgan)

Jack Nelson (Middlesex)

Harry Wallace (Glamorgan)

Invitational U19s squad:

Jack Auld (Essex)

Jacob Blades (Glamorgan)

Robbie Bowman (Durham)

Lucian Brockman (Worcestershire)

Jake Green (Derbyshire)

Jack Hope-Bell (Glamorgan)

Omaris Khan (Warwickshire)

Theo Lamey (Somerset)

Zak Mawdsley (Durham)

Jack Parish (Essex)

Owen Smith (Yorkshire)

Bradley Sylvester (Yorkshire)

Luke Symington (Durham)

England Men U19s v South Africa Men U19s schedule:

Friday 26 June – Warm-up match, England Men U19s v Invitational U19s XI; Hazlegrave Ground, Loughborough

Saturday 27 June – Warm-up match, South Africa A v Invitational U19s XI; Hazlegrave Ground, Loughborough

Tuesday 30 June – 1st YODI; Uptonsteel Grace Road, Leicester

Friday 3 July – 2nd YODI; cinch County Ground, Northampton

Monday 6 July – 3rd YODI; The County Ground, Beckenham

Friday 10 July – 1st Youth Test; The County Ground, Beckenham

Friday 17 July – 2nd Youth Test; The County Ground, Hove

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