HEWORTH ARLC teenager Liam Watling is gearing up for his Great Britain Amateurs Under-18s debut tour.

Watling, as revealed by the Evening Press last month, was selected for the squad to take on France, and, after their final training session at the weekend, they travelled over the Channel today.

The squad have received a boost ahead of the trip with sponsorship from The George Hotel, Huddersfield, known worldwide as "The Birthplace of Rugby League".

Manager Joe Elliott said: "The lads have trained really well over the last few weeks and are now raring to get out on the field."

They take on college team Poles in Toulouse on Wednesday before tackling France Juniors in Villeneuve on Saturday.

Updated: 10:58 Tuesday, April 26, 2005