ATHLETE Joe Buckley will achieve an aspiration today.

The Warrington Athletics Club runner will compete for his country England in the 3,000m at the Welsh International Games at Cardiff Stadium.

Phil Hicken, Buckley's club coach, said: "The selection is based upon England Athletics selecting the three regional championship winners at each event, who then compete under the banner of England.

"Joe was successful in winning the North of England 5,000m championship at Sportcity Manchester in June.

"This became his selection for the Welsh Games but over 3,000m as this is the middle distance event at those games."