CANON Slade pupil Kate Dickinson has been called up to the England under-14s basketball team for an international tournament in Slovakia.

Kate will travel on June 14 and is the first girl from Bolton to be picked to play the sport for her country.

The 14-year-old has also represented the north of England at hockey and is an accomplished athlete.

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Kate was recently in France for another basketball tournament.

Says father Gary: "She's very keen on all sports, but is really doing well at basketball.

"The trip to Slovakia is exciting and shows how well she is progressing."