Bailey (left) and Inderwick are hoping to beat Jersey on Saturday

Guernsey's Under-17's hockey team say they are ready to retain their inter-island crown against Jersey at Footes Lane on Saturday.

Their coach, Helen Bailey, told BBC Guernsey the side is confident: "We're looking really strong.

"You'd never know they were from different schools as they are such a cohesive unit."

The girls have been forced to take on boys teams for practise because of a shortage of suitable women's teams.

"We've had lots of matches against the boys so we've had some competitive games which is good," said captain Pippa Inderwick.

"Inter-insulars are always very passionate - we may be going into it has favourites but you never know what's going to happen on the day," Bailey added.

Pushback is at 1030 GMT at Footes Lane on Saturday, 6 December.

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