A ROSS-ON-WYE pupil has qualified for the England School's Cross Country Finals.

Chloe Wheeler, who goes to John Kyrle High School, finished third in the Senior Girls' race at the Hereford & Worcester Schools' Cross Country Championships.

The race was held at Sanders Park in Bromsgrove, with the muddy tracks ensuring plenty of action.

Chloe will now travel with the rest of the county team to Norwich on March 17 to compete against some of the best athletes in the country,

John Kyrle are also hoping to see if fellow student Briony Bishop will join Chloe after finishing 10th in the Intermediate Girls' race.

Only the top eight athletes are guaranteed selection, with a further four waiting in the wings if anyone gets injured.