SOMERSET pace bowler Anya Shrubsole has been selected as vice-captain in the England squad for the upcoming Women's World Cup, alongside two of her Western Storm team-mates.

Shrubsole, 25, who has represented her county since the age of 12 and is ranked by the ICC as World Number One T20 bowler, joins Heather Knight and Fran Wilson in the squad.

Knight will captain the side as the host the tournament (June 19-July 23), subject to completing a return to full fitness after suffering a metatarsal stress fracture to her left foot.

Wilson, who has 13 international caps, will feature at her first 50-over World Cup.

Knight commented: "It’s such a dream to captain England in a World Cup on home soil; it’s not something that many cricketers can say they’ve done and it’s a real honour.

"There’s so much potential in this group of players and the opportunity ahead of us is really exciting.

"I’m very proud of all the girls in this squad, as cricketers and people.

"We’re a young group but we’ve made massive strides over the past 12 months and everyone has worked so hard.

"We know it’s going to be a tough tournament – and we won’t go in as favourites – but backed by home support we’ll do our best to challenge for the trophy."

She added: "It’s been frustrating to have my preparations disrupted by injury but I’ve been confronted with more serious injuries in the past so I know the importance of disciplined rehab.

"I will be committing every moment to that rehab between now and the World Cup getting underway."

England coach Mark Robinson added: "We are hugely excited about the potential of this squad.

"There will be no better and greater stage than a home World Cup for our players to showcase what they are about and we are really excited about what this group of girls could potentially achieve."

Taunton's County Ground will host seven matches during the tournament, including England v Sri Lanka on July 2.

Full England squad:

Heather Knight (Berkshire, captain)

Tammy Beaumont (Kent)

Katherine Brunt (Yorkshire)

Georgia Elwiss (Sussex)

Jenny Gunn (Warwickshire)

Alex Hartley (Lancashire)

Danielle Hazell (Yorkshire)

Beth Langston (Yorkshire)

Laura Marsh (Kent)

Anya Shrubsole (Somerset)

Nat Sciver (Surrey)

Sarah Taylor (Sussex, wicket-keeper)

Fran Wilson (Middlesex)

Lauren Winfield (Yorkshire)

Danni Wyatt (Sussex)