Seamer Cassidy McCarthy has been named on the England Women Performance Programme intake for the current winter.
McCarthy, 23, is one of 13 players named on the programme, which is being led by England Women National Lead coaches.
She enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2025, claiming 24 wickets across both formats for The Blaze at a combined 22.92, while also taking three scalps for Trent Rockets in The Hundred.
In addition, the Academy trio of all-rounder Maria Andrews, wicketkeeper Diya Badge, and batter Flora Davies have been selected in the 20-strong England Women U19 Training Squad.
England Women’s Head of Performance Pathways Richard Bedbrook said: “The purpose of the Performance Programme is to provide development opportunities to players across various skill-sets, on the back of the successful Pace Programme last winter.
“This programme will provide individualised support, designed to accelerate each player’s development, working in collaboration with their county staff.
“The ultimate ambition is to provide each player with an opportunity to push their case for future England selection through continued performances within the domestic game and any England Women pathway activity.”
England Women Performance Programme 2025/26
Kira Chathli (Surrey)
Tilly Corteen-Coleman (Surrey)
Jodi Grewcock (Essex)
Cassidy McCarthy (The Blaze)
Ella McCaughan (Hampshire)
Davina Perrin (Warwickshire)
Grace Potts (Lancashire)
Grace Scrivens (Essex)
Seren Smale (Lancashire)
Rhianna Southby (Hampshire)
Alexa Stonehouse (Warwickshire – loan)
Grace Thompson (Durham)
Phoebe Turner (Durham)
England Women U19 Winter Training Squad
Mollie Adams (Hampshire)
Maria Andrews (The Blaze)
Diya Badge (The Blaze)
Sophie Beech (Warwickshire)
Phoebe Brett (Warwickshire)
Olivia Cunliffe (Lancashire)
Flora Davies (The Blaze)
Bryony Gillgrass (Warwickshire)
Gen Jeer (Surrey)
Trudy Johnson (Durham)
Amelia Love (Yorkshire)
Laila Moledina (Somerset)
Amelia Oliver (Yorkshire)
Eve O'Neill (Hampshire)
Shristi Patil (Hampshire)
Prarthana Reddy (Glamorgan)
Clara Thaker (Essex)
Grace Thompson (Durham)
Venus Weerappuli (Lancashire)
Bea Willis (Somerset)
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