HAMPSHIRE starlet Liam Dawson has been picked to play for England Young Cricketers in two Under-19 Tests' against their Pakistan counterparts next month.

The left-arm spin all-rounder, 17, confessed that "it was the best moment of his career so far" when he received news of his selection for the two-match series at Worcester and Derby in early August.

"I know I went to Malaysia with the England lads back in February, but I really didn't expected to be selected," he said.

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