Elizabeth Cann has recovered from injury and leads the England challenge as the players head to Saarbrucken for the six-day Bitburger Saarlorlux Open. Robert Blair, pictured with regular partner Chris Adcock, is also fit again and teams up with Dean George in Saarbrucken. Picture and copyright: badmintonphoto.com

Team England today named a strong line-up for the two international matches with Japan at the University of Bath and Loughborough University on October 16 and 17. Tickets are on sale through www.theticketfactory.com Picture and copyright: badmintonphoto.com

Andrew Smith's Yonex Japan Open bid came to an end in the second round today in Tokyo. Pictures: badmintonphoto.com

South Derbyshire have launched a new badminton club at Etwall Leisure Centre. Picture: badmintonphoto.com

English National champion Rajiv Ouseph and team-mate Andrew Smith are back in Super Series action on Wednesday when they tackle the Yonex Japan Open first round. Picture: badmintonphoto.com

BADMINTON England are to produce a new magazine called Courtside for its 50,000-strong membership. The first issue is due out in December.