Archie Vaughan, son of former England captain Michael, is set to follow in his father's footsteps later this month, after being asked to lead England Under-19s on their tour of South Africa. England's Young Lions are due to play three youth one-day internationals and two youth Tests against South Africa Under-19s,

Vaughan will lead England in South Africa with the Under-19s, following in his father Michael Vaughan’s footsteps

Twenty years after his father Michael led England to Ashes glory, Archie Vaughan has been named captain of England U19s for their tour of South Africa this month.

Young Lions Head Coach, Michael Yardy, said: “After putting in a lot of purposeful work on a really good camp before Christmas, we get the opportunity to play against South Africa Under-19s, which will be very exciting for the boys competing in an England shirt."

Archie Vaughan follows dad Michael’s footsteps as he’s named England U19 captain - Vaughan broke into the Somerset side as an all-rounder last season.

Somerset all-rounder Archie Vaughan, son of former England captain Michael, will captain England U19s on their tour of South Africa later this month.