England's elite internationals will converge on Manchester this weekend for a special two-day training camp in preparation for this year's International Lacrosse Federation (ILF) European Championships in Prague.

With no games scheduled in the North of England Premier Division, it is the first full England squad since the 2002 World Championships in Australia.

The camp, at Manchester City's Dome sports complex, is the first step in the selection process for the Czech Republic in July. England are expected to take a squad of 23, plus three reserves.

Dave Elwood, England's head coach, and team managers Greg Caplin and Ravi Sitlani, have been watching numerous players at the E-Ball Fast Box Lacrosse League - a huge success at Timperley since its inauguration in October.

"We've invited around 50 players to come and train with us, about 10 of whom were involved with the England Under-19 team which finished fourth at the World Championships," said Caplin, who is confident England have a fighting chance of gold this year.

Domestically, weekend action in Divs 2-5 of the North of England League will be followed by the Autumn Under-19 Floodlit League final between Stockport, the defending champions, and hosts Timperley, on Sunday evening.