Wyman, who secured her seventh consecutive national title last weekend, will join Field and two other national champions in the under 23 and junior class, respectively Steve James and Hugo Robinson.

"I think this year is the strongest the women's team in particular has been, and I believe they are in a good position to challenge for the podium," said team manager Phil Dixon.

"For the younger riders, this is the second year of British Cycling's Cyclo-Cross Development Plan and we've got four under 23 and three Junior men who will make the start line.

"I think these I will put on a good show and I'm looking forward to seeing them push closer to a podium finish at these World Championships."

Selected riders for the competition, which takes place on January 28 and 29, are:

Elite men
Ian Field
Jody Crawforth
Paul Oldham

Elite women
Helen Wyman
Nikki Harris
Annie Last
Gabby Day

Under 23 men
Steve James
Kenta Gallagher
Luke Gray
Jack Clarkson

Junior men
Hugo Robinson
Alex Welburn
Joe Moses

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