Two of Hampshire's young prospects are included in the National Academy Squad for this coming winter. Derek Kenway (22) and Chris Tremlett (18) join up with the cream of England's Young Cricketers.

An ECB spokesman said: "In picking the National Academy Squad, the selectors, together with Hugh Morris, chose a group of players that we believe will be very quickly pushing for places in the international set-up. This is an exciting opportunity for all concerned and there will be many benefits from attending the Academy and working with people of the calibre of Rod Marsh."

Derek Kenway was pleasantly surprized at his inclusion. "A lot of hard work with my fitness and technique last winter, and my run of form during the season has certainly helped my inclusion. Many good things have been spoken and written about me this year - it is hard to take it all in. I am naturally delighted, and working with one of cricket's great men, Rod Marsh, will be an exciting experience."

Chris Tremlett said it was a nice surprise. "Having been part of last summer's Under-19 England team, I felt I had a good chance of being part of the Academy. When Hugh Morris telephoned me this morning to confirm I was to be involved in a part of the first English Academy of its kind, I was thrilled."

Tim Tremlett, Hampshire's Director of Cricket, told the Hampshire Web Master: "Taking away my fatherly hat, and speaking for Hampshire, we are very pleased and proud that two of our young cricketers, both Hampshire-born, who have come through the Hampshire Young Cricketer ranks, should be a part of this inaugural Academy. It should benefit them no end, and will benefit England and Hampshire Cricket in the future."

© CricInfo Limited