Kadeen Corbin targeting England call-up after missing World Cup
Monday 28 March 2016 19:29, UK
Kadeen Corbin has put her World Cup heartache behind her as she tries to force her way back into the England squad.
The 25-year-old shooter missed out on selection for last year's tournament and had to watch her England team-mates win a bronze medal in Australia.
Ahead of the new season, Corbin decided to leave Hertfordshire Mavericks and link up with her sister Sasha at Loughborough Lightning.
Corbin has embraced her new challenge, impressing in Monday night's win over Celtic Dragons, but still yearns for a place in head coach Tracey Neville's England set-up.
With scheduled games against Australia and South Africa this summer, Corbin is seeking a call-up and retains ambitious plans for the future.
She told Sky Sports: "I want to be part of the next Commonwealth Games and World Cup which is 2018 and 2019, which is what I'm looking forward to.
I've always wanted to put the England dress back on, so if I do this year, I'll be absolutely over the moon.
"Obviously there are England games beforehand, so I'm looking to be in that squad, be in that team, and put my best foot forward. I cannot dwell on what happened when I didn't get to the World Cup. I've got to move forward and make sure I'm still a part of that team.
"You've got to put it in their heads that you're still there and ready to go. I've always wanted to put the England dress back on, so if I do this year, I'll be absolutely over the moon."
Loughborough have been forced to cope without centre Jade Clark following her surprise move to Adelaide Thunderbirds in the ANZ Championship
This switch sparked fresh debate about whether English players can benefit from a spell in the southern hemisphere and Corbin admits it would be a 'dream' to test herself against top stars in Australia and New Zealand.
"I would love to go to the ANZ. That is a big dream to have," said Corbin. "They are the best leagues in the world. If I ever have the chance to, I would love to go. You're playing against the top two countries in the world, and it's a good experience to have as well."
Another blow for Loughborough and England was the loss of Corbin's sister Sasha, who has been ruled out for the season after injuring her anterior cruciate ligament.
Kadeen has overcome the same knee injury and is confident her older sibling will make a successful comeback.
"She's good, she's recovering well," said Kadeen. "Finally now partial weight bearing, so she's slowly putting her foot on the floor. She's very positive about it and knowing that I've been through it too, she's been positive about the outcome.
"England netball is completely taking care of her. She's had her op, which was good, and now she's on her rehab stage. She will definitely come back stronger and raring to go to hit the court."
Watch Team Bath take on Celtic Dragons in the Vitality Netball Superleague this Monday night, starting at 7.30pm on Sky Sports 4.
