Four Nations: England U18 Men finish unbeaten in Cardiff - Gallery and report

England's U18s Men finished the Four Nations unbeaten with three wins in Cardiff. 

England Women lost their first game of the tournament at the hands of Ireland but ended their campaign on a high with victory over hosts Wales. 

After the U16s travelled to Dublin, the U18s face Ireland, Scotland and hosts Wales in Cardiff as the England Men ensured a clean sweep and the Women earned a 2-1 record.

Lauren Milligan and Adam Davies were the respective head coaches of the women and men and the matches were an opportunity for players to stake their claims for selection for the Great Britain teams, though other English players not selected for these tournaments will also be in the running when those squads are chosen. 

Results, recaps and photographs are published below.

Schedule/results

England U18 women

12 April 
15:00: Scotland 33-60 England LIVE STATS

13 April 
15:00: Ireland 60-52 England LIVE STATS
19:00: Wales 64-78 England LIVE STATS

England U18 Men

12 April
09:00: Wales 65-109 England LIVE STATS

13 April
09:00: Ireland 62-73 England LIVE STATS
13:00: Scotland 36-76 England LIVE STATS

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Recaps

Wales U18 Men 65 - 109 England U18 Men

England made a strong start to their Four Nations campaign with a big win over hosts Wales.

Sebastian Emenalo and captain Nedas Cholevinskas top-scored with 17 points each as England dominated from the off.

A fast start sent coach Davies' side in at half-time with a 63-26 lead and a strong final quarter (27-11) ensured England began the tournament with a century-points win.

 Scotland u18 women 33-60 england u18 women

England also opened the Four Nations with a win with a big victory of their own against Scotland.

Liv Forster starred for coach Milligan's side with 26 points, while teammate Felicia Jacobs-Abiola (10pts) also hit double figures.

England will now face Ireland and Wales tomorrow as they look to build on their positive start.

England U18 Men 73-62 Ireland U18 Men

England survived a second-half onslaught from Ireland to make it two wins from two in Cardiff.

Emenalo provided 16 points from the bench while Cholevinskas (12pts) and Matthew Goodwin (10pts) continued their strong start to the tournament.

A blistering start saw England take a huge 52-14 lead into half-time and despite a resurgent Ireland taking a 26-4 third quarter, England held on.

Scotland U18 Men 36-76 England U18 Men

England Men finished their Four Nations campaign unbeaten with a comfortable win over Scotland.

Goodwin (14pts), Emenalo  (11pts) and Cholevinskas (11pts) were the front runners once again as Coach Davies' side leave Cardiff with a perfect record.

Ireland U18 Women 60-52 England U18 Women

Ireland edged a tight contest with England as they suffered their first defeat in Cardiff.

England were led by Katie Cox (11 pts, 11 reb) and were narrowly in front going into half-time.

But an Inspired Caitlin Glockner (24 pts) and Ireland, roared on by the travelling support enjoyed a 29-14 final quarter to take the win.

Wales U18 Women 64-78 England U18 Women

England ended the Four Nations with a win over hosts Wales.

Felicia Jacobs-Abiola impressed with a 16-point, 13-rebound double-double, alongside teammates Leia Edwards (12pts,12reb) and Cox (18 pts).

Squads

U18 WOMEN 

Katie Cox, Sevenoaks Suns  
Leia Edwards, Sierra Canyon  
Olivia Forster, Ipswich Basketball Club  
Louisa Gibbins, Ipswich Basketball Club 
Alexandra Hernandez, Manchester Mystics 
Felicia Jacobs-Abiola, Southwark Pride Basketball Club  
Jacqueline Osei-Kwame, Oaklands College Wolves  
Alina Riley, Nottingham Wildcats Basketball Club 
Grace Strickland, London Lions Basketball Club
Violet Stutz, Southwark Pride Basketball Club  
Amba Thompson, Sevenoak Suns  
Yemisi Mefful, Nottingham Wildcats Basketball Club 

Head Coach: Lauren Milligan 
Assistant Coach: Siobhan Prior 
Team Manager: Paula Charity 
Physio: Kirsten Wing 
S&C Coach: David Baron

U18 Men 

Myers Amoo-Gottfried, Bracknell Cobras Basketball Club  
Liam Campbell, London Elite  
Nedas Cholevinskas, London Lions Basketball Club  
Bendeguz Csernak, Southwark Pride Basketball Club 
Sebastian Emenalo, Thames Valley Cavaliers Basketball Club  
Matthew Goodwin, Manchester Magic  
Daniel Nwauzu, Myerscough College Basketball Club 
Timothy Oboh, Kent Crusaders Basketball Club  
Emmanuel Adeniyi, Southwark Pride Basketball Club  
Edward Onyia, Leicester and Loughborough Riders Basketball Club 
Tyreese Perry-Huggins, Ipswich Basketball Club 
Lewis Smith, Myerscough College Basketball Club 

Head Coach: Adam Davies 
Assistant Coach: Michael Bernard 
Team Manager: Liam Jefferson
Physio: Bob Bramah 
S&C Coach: Josh Young