LINKS Karate Kai students have been selected to represent England at the 42nd junior, cadet and under-21s European Championships.

The event is taking place in Zurich, Switzerland, from February 6 to 8.

Sam Day has received his first England selection, being chosen for the male junior individual kumite 16 to 17 years -55kg category.

Mitchell Thorpe has received his second selection, this time in the male cadets individual kumite 14-15 years -63kg group.