NEIL Middleditch will lead Great Britain into this summer's Speedway World Cup campaign.

It will be his second spell in charge of his country after seven seasons in the job previously between 2001-2007.'Middlo' will continue as boss of Elite League side Poole Pirates and will work closely in the GB job with Under-21 manager Phil Morris.

He said: "I'm pleased to be back, I feel very passionately about my country and although there has been a lot of negativity surrounding the GB team in recent months it's now part of my job to restore some pride.

"I have a great family who allow me the time to do this job, it's not as time consuming as it once was and I am really looking forward to getting stuck into it.

"When the opportunity came along I immediately fancied the role, I've had three years out of the job and I care about the sport and about the national team.

"I will also be working closely with Phil, although his main concern is the Under-21 side and I feel sure he will do a great job there."