Deng to miss GB friendlies

The Chicago Bulls star, who was only cleared to play this week, will make his first appearance of the summer in a high-quality London 2012 test event, when the hosts take on France, Croatia, Serbia, China and Australia.

But there is still no news on whether he'll be joined by Detroit Pistons Ben Gordon, whose insurance premium is no longer covered by basketball's governing body because on the ongoing NBA lockout.

Meanwhile, Finch was trimmed three players following a week long training camp in Surrey - Chris Ayer, Ashley Hamilton and James Jones.

"It is always difficult to make cuts and these three younger players did well," he said.

"They have a future with the senior programme, no doubt. One of the strengths of our programme is that making the team is a process the opportunity for players to show their talents and get to know the staff is valuable and will help everyone when it comes to selection for the next campaign.

"The staff is looking forward to the next two games in order to get a look at the remaining players in a competitive context."