England U19 call for Glamorgan pair Norton and Wallace

Glamorgan pair Tom Norton and Harry Wallace have been picked in the England Under-19 squad to face their counterparts from South Africa in three one-day internationals between 30 June and 6 July.

All-rounder Norton, 18, has played two Championship matches, taking a hat-trick on debut against Somerset in May to become the youngest player to record a first-class hat-trick for Glamorgan, and the youngest on record from any team to do it on first-class debut.

Wicket-keeper/batter Wallace, 17, has impressed for Glamorgan's second XI and is the son of Glamorgan's director of cricket, Mark.

Meanwhile, Glamorgan batters Jack Hope-Bell and Jacob Blades are in a shadow England development squad which will play warm-up matches against England and South Africa on 26 and 27 June.

The one-day internationals will be followed by two age-group 'Test' matches.

It is the first selection at this level for Norton, Wallace and Blades.

"I am really pleased for the four boys, they have worked really hard and thoroughly deserve their selections," Glamorgan's head of talent pathway Richard Almond told the club website.

"As part of our wider strategic plan the club has increased its investment in our pathway, so it is good to see the work the coaches are putting in start to pay dividends. We all wish the boys well in their upcoming matches."