Four Nations, One Dream: Athletes from UK's four Home Nations unite for first time in build-up to Birmingham 2022

Athletes representing each of the UK’s home nations came face to face for the first time this week as the build up to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games continued.

With only two weeks left to go until the Commonwealth Games bursts onto our screens, athletes representing Team England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland descended on Centenary Square in front of the iconic Library of Birmingham for a unique and exclusive photo shoot.

Team Wales’ Olivia Breen, Team England’s Jordan Houlden, Northern Ireland’s Caroline O’Hanlon, and Team Scotland’s Lynsey Spiers were in attendance to mark the landmark occasion.

The photocall and get-together had been organised by The National Lottery as part of the build up to what promises to be 11 days of unforgettable sporting action. With anticipation for the Games bubbling away nicely, the athletes from each nation had the opportunity to share their thoughts on the 2022 Games.

This summer, Team England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, supported by funding raised by National Lottery’ players, will comprise of over 1000 athletes, all looking to capitalise on the once in a lifetime opportunity for medal success in Birmingham.

Breen, who will compete on the track, is looking for a podium finish.

"Yes, I think it is the most confident I have felt heading into a major competition," said Breen. “And an event likes this, meeting athletes from the other nations, makes it feel very real suddenly.

“Last year, I had an injury heading into Tokyo, a shoulder injury, and I was a bit hit and miss.

"This year, I always train hard, but I have trained particularly hard, and my body is in a really good way physically and my mind mentally.

"I definitely think there is a personal best in me, so