Teenage Kent table tennis star Lewis Gray has been called up to represent England.

The 14-year-old from Benenden is the top-ranked under-15 player in the country and has been called up to represent his country in the Stockton on Tees 4 Star Junior Open Championships on November 15 and 16.

Gray’s Cranbrook-based Weald TTC team-mate Yolanda King, 14, has also been selected to play for England at the tournament.

Weald coach Ken Muhr said: “Table tennis is very skilled and demanding sport at the high level but has relatively low status in this country. Therefore the support of parents, schools and coaches, as well as strong personal commitment, are vital if young players are to succeed.

“Lewis and Yolanda are very fortunate to have the right back-up of supportive parents and schools.”