GREAT British Speedway boss Neil Middleditch has named his starting line-up for next month’s World Cup event at King’s Lynn.Middleditch leads his side into action against world champions Poland, Russia and Czech Republic at the Norfolk Arena on Monday, July 11.The winners of the meeting go straight through to the final in Gorzow with the second and third placed teams going into a race-off.Belle Vue’s Chris Harris has been confirmed as skipper of the side and he will be joined by Swindon’s newly crowned British champion Scott Nicholls.

Wolverhampton star Tai Woffinden is also included for his third SWC campaign alongside Eddie Kennett from Coventry and Birmingham and Plymouth rider Ben Barker.

Middleditch has also confirmed Lewis Bridger, Simon Stead, Olly Allen and Danny King as squad members for the series.He said: “I’m delighted with my team and the attitude shown by the boys is fantastic. After all the speculation and uncertainty surrounding who would be available, we have a team of determined riders who are proud to ride for their country.

“Ben Barker in particular was very emotional when I told him he had made the starting line-up, he was made up. It was a big moment for the lad and we know we will get nothing less than 100 per cent from the boy.

“Despite all the doom and gloom portrayed by some members of the media I feel really positive and excited about the King’s Lynn meeting and we are going to give it everything we’ve got. We need the fans to do the same.”

GREAT BRITAIN (v Poland v Russia v Czech Republic, SWC Event 2, King’s Lynn, July 11): Chris Harris (Belle Vue), Scott Nicholls (Swindon), Tai Woffinden (Wolves), Eddie Kennett (Coventry), Ben Barker (Birmingham / Plymouth). Squad members: Lewis Bridger (Eastbourne), Simon Stead (Swindon), Olly Allen (King’s Lynn), Danny King (Birmingham).