England men's hockey coach Bobby Crutchley has named nine Commonwealth Games debutants in his 16-strong squad for Glasgow 2014.
But with the likes of George Pinner, Iain Lewers, Dan Fox and Mark Gleghorne included in that number, England will still have plenty of experience to call upon for next month's competition.
Captained by Barry Middleton, the most capped Great Britain and England men's player of all time, England are looking to improve on their previous two fourth-placed finishes in Delhi [2010] and Melbourne [2006].
Included in the squad is Tim Whiteman, who is recovering well from a broken thumb which he suffered at the Hockey World Cup earlier this month. It is hoped he will return to the squad and compete pre-Games.
An addition to the squad - which recently finished fourth at the World Cup - is Phil Roper who, with 21 caps to his name, is the least experienced athlete in the squad.
However, he impressed Bath-based head coach Crutchley in two recent Four Nations tournaments, including the one played at the Glasgow National Hockey Centre back in April.
Middleton, playing in his third Commonwealth Games, said: "I'm really excited for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and it's nice to have another major tournament so close to home.
"Multi-sport events have a different feel to a normal hockey event and there's always a great atmosphere. I'm proud to be part of Team England and we are aiming to be one of the success stories of the games."
Commonwealth Games debutant Gleghorne said: "I'm delighted to be selected for the Commonwealth Games. It's my first multi-sport event so I'm really looking forward to the experience and competing in such an environment.
"Hopefully we can produce the type of performances that will make it a successful and enjoyable Games."
Competing in his second Commonwealth Games, Alastair Brogdon said: "It feels great to have been selected for the Commonwealth games in Glasgow. Having played in Delhi in 2010 I'm really looking forward to representing Team England again.
"It's a fantastic experience taking part in an event like this where you're surrounded by so many top athletes from a variety of sports.
"As a squad we've only recently come back from the World Cup in The Hague where we finished just outside the medals. We had some good performances there, but ultimately it's a medal that we want to win."
University of Bath graduate Zoe Shipperley has been named in the 16-strong England women's squad for Glasgow, one of ten Commonwealth Games debutants.
England captain Kate Richardson-Walsh said: "It is always a pleasure and an honour to represent your country at a Commonwealth Games.
"Being at a large multi-sport event is an excellent experience for the team. It's great to be able to support your fellow athletes and enjoy celebrating Team England's success.
"I've no doubt that Glasgow will put on a fabulous event."
