YORK City Knights winger Ben Dent has been included in Germany's squad for a friendly international against Wales Dragonhearts.

Dent, who was born in Germany when his father was serving in the forces near Hanover, moved to England as a teenager and studied at Queen Ethelburga’s independent school.

He started playing rugby league with local amateur side New Earswick before signing a professional contract with the Knights in 2012.

The forthcoming international will take place in in Osnabruck on October 22.

Wales is the 'mentor' country for Germany in the part EU-funded Rugby League European Federation training and education portal cluster, which also includes Denmark and Ireland.

“Wales have helped us a lot with various aspects of developing the sport including advice and guidance on such things as strategy, membership schemes and insurance," said German Rugby League president Bob Doughton.

"Through the cluster we have very close ties with the Wales coaching and development staff and this match is planned as a further stage in the development of our national team, hence the ‘Mentors Challenge’ title.

"We will be looking for a solid performance and improvements on the two games we have had so far this season in the Western Cup, losing at home to Belgium and winning away in Holland."

Wales RL performance coach Jon Ellis said: "We are looking forward to playing against and further cementing our ties with Germany. Relationships between the two nations are growing and this game should ensure future development at international and club level for both. Everyone is looking forward to the trip and further spreading the sport."

Dent is joined by two other English-based players in the Germany squad: Oxford's Andrew Hoggins and Ben White of Swinton Lions.