A Swindon teenager has been selected to play pool representing England on an international level.

Jaydon Elliott, who is a pupil at Swindon’s Lawn Manor Academy, has secured a coveted place in the national team.

For Jaydon, 15, who has been playing pool since he was six, the call-up is a dream come true.

He reached the finals of the Youth (under-18s) singles in the English Blackball Pool Federation competition, in 2021 and after that competition Jaydon said: “I loved playing at the EBPF finals. I got to play against players I haven’t played before, some of whom play for England. I’d love to play for England myself one day.”

Swindon Advertiser: Jaydon attends Swindon's Lawn Manor Academy.Jaydon attends Swindon's Lawn Manor Academy. (Image: Lawn Manor Academy)

Now Jaydon will play in the England LD Team at the European Blackball Association (EBA) in Bridlington in April, followed by the European Championship in Malta in November.

Jaydon’s mother, Julia Burder, said: “Jaydon puts in a lot of time and effort into his game, and plays against a lot of the adult players in our local club, which has given him invaluable experience.

"I play competitively for Wiltshire too and in our local league he’s been in a higher division than me for some time.

“He is really dedicated, so we’re delighted that he’s got into the national team and will be representing his country. He sets his sights high, and it’s clearly paid off for him this year.”

Jaydon’s success is supported by his sponsors, Cuetopia Pool and Billiard Hall, in Bridge Street, Swindon.

Swindon Advertiser: Jaydon is just 15 years old and has been called up to represent England.Jaydon is just 15 years old and has been called up to represent England. (Image: Lawn Manor Academy)

Cuetopia is located at 54-55 Bridge Street in the town centre and has been open since June 2022.

Jaydon added: “I love playing pool, so it feels great to have got into the England team, and I’m really looking forward to Bridlington and Malta. I hoped to get into the national team and now that I’ve done that I can’t wait to play.”

Sandra Muir, headteacher at Lawn Manor Academy, which is part of the Ascend Learning Trust, said: “Jaydon should be very proud of himself for reaching such a high level at such a young age.

"He has put so much time and dedication into developing his skills to this standard, and to be representing his country is a very impressive achievement.

"We are sure he will go from strength to strength.”