SOMERSET Rebels speedway rider Kyle Newman has been named in the Great Britain squad to face Australia tonight.

The British side are 2-0 up in a five-match series against the Aussies, and could clinch victory with a win at Sheffield this evening.

Newman has been named in the GB team alongside Lewis Bridger, Ricky Ashworth, Josh Auty, Adam Roynon, Richard Lawson and Joe Haines.

The Australian team, led by World Cup star Cameron Woodward, also includes Rusty Harrison, Kozza Smith, Kevin Doolan, Dakota North, Cory Gathercole and Tyson Nelson.