BEN Richardson, Sam Coxon and Ece Bessen will represent England at the World Karate Championships in Glasgow on September 9-10.

Richardson, head coach at Can Do Martial Arts in Abingdon, and students Bessen and Coxon were picked by JKS England coach Matt Price Sensei.

They will be among thousands of competitors at the event, which includes 30 nations.

“The chance to compete against the Japanese is a dream come true,” said Richardson.

For further information and details about the Abingdon-based club, visit candomartialarts.co.uk.