Dina Asher-Smith eyes Birmingham double after Team England name 72-strong athletics squad

Dina Asher-Smith will lead a powerful England athletics crew on the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this summer season.

In a lift to the organisers amid doubts round various marquee dwelling names, together with swimmer Adam Peaty, Asher-Smith has signed to race within the 100 metres and 4x100m relay.

The crew of 72 additionally consists of defending heptathlon champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Olympic 800m silver medallist Keely Hodgkinson.

Dina Asher-Smith will lead a powerful England athletics crew on the Commonwealth Games

There can be a spot for 20-year-old phenomenon Max Burgin, who this month moved to No 4 on the UK all-time 800m rankings, behind solely Sebastian Coe, Steve Cram and Peter Elliott.

Burgin’s progress had been hindered by hamstring accidents previously two years, having come to consideration by breaking age-group world data in his teenagers.

But his run of 1min 43.52sec has indicated he might be a medal contender on the highest ranges throughout a summer season that options the world and European championships, in addition to the Commonwealths.

Burgin stated: ‘I wouldn’t say there’s trepidation in any respect concerning the summer season. It is a optimistic feeling. I see this summer season as an opportunity to essentially stamp my name on the game, make my mark.’

The crew of 72 additionally consists of defending heptathlon champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson