Tong High School’s Charles Grocock has been named in the England squad for the Sainsbury’s UK School Games at Gateshead International Stadium’s athletics hall from September 3-5.
Grocock, who is part of a 24-strong squad representing his country, will be up against Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
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