England youngsters bid to clinch title at Old Links

England are hoping to close out victory in the boys' home international championships at St Annes Old Links on Thursday.
Old Links - scene of home internationalsOld Links - scene of home internationals
Old Links - scene of home internationals

After defeating Wales on day one, they followed that up 24 hours later by overcoming Ireland 10-5.Following their 11-4 win over Wales, England won four and halved one of the morning foursomes against Ireland and then edged the afternoon singles 5½-4½.They face Scotland in their final match on Thursday In the previous 21 stagings of the event, and under the current format in operation since 1996, England have won the title 15 times.