Hannah England’s Olympic dreams hang on the opinions of Great Britain’s selectors.

The Oxford City 1,500m runner yesterday ruled herself out of this weekend’s Aviva 2012 Olympic Trials after failing to overcome an Achilles injury in time.

And that means that England must now hope that she is allocated the third, and final, wildcard spot for the London Olympics.

The first two athletes in each event at the trials, which take place in Birmingham from Friday to Sunday, will gain selection for the Olympics, providing they have an ‘A’ qualifying standard, but a further place is available at the discretion of selectors.

England has achieved the A time this season, and is hoping that, along with her sensational silver medal in the World Championships last year, will be enough to convince the selectors that she deserves to take her chance.

“Of course I’m disappointed to miss the trials,” England said.

“Last year I won there and it was the start of an incredible season.

“But I have to be sensible, if I run too early I could ruin my season.

“So I have to take a risk that my early-season form and multiple A standards will be enough to gain selection.

“I’m in a tough event with strong competition, but I know I’m selectable as things stand now and I know I can compete at the highest level if given the chance.”

England suffered a spike to her Achilles in Hengelo three weeks ago and will not race again until the Aviva London Grand Prix at Crystal Palace in mid-July, just three weeks before the athletics programme gets under way in London.

The Great Britain athletics squad for the Olympics is expected to be announced next week.