The married couple will be joined by reigning European champion Rajiv Ouseph, who, like the Adcocks, will be competing in his third Games.

Glasgow 2014 medallists Chris Langridge, Sarah Walker and five-time national champion Lauren Smith are also named alongside Rio 2016 Olympic doubles bronze medallist Marcus Ellis, who will be making his Commonwealth Games debut.

Langridge won double silver and bronze at Glasgow 2014, whilst Smith marked her debut Games with individual bronze and team silver medals.

Three other players will be making their Commonwealth Games debut - 2017 national mixed doubles champions Ben Lane and Jess Pugh, and national singles champion Chloe Birch.

England's badminton stars will travel to Australia with royal backing, after members of the squad enjoyed a private invitation with HRH Prince Andrew, Duke of York, at Buckingham Palace.

Prince Andrew, patron of Badminton England, chatted with each of the players and wished the team well before the individual competitions and team events at the Games.

"We met HRH Prince Andrew earlier this week which was an absolute honour for us all," said Gabby Adcock.

"He sent the whole team off with his best wishes which was amazing.

"I really can't wait to hopefully go and defend my title in Australia."

England's Chef de Mission Sarah Winckless said: "The badminton team of five men and five women come to Team England with a great wealth of experience and a hunger to perform at these Games, which is motivating to work with.

"Despite their obvious experience, they have worked hard to understand the Games environment, so they can arrive with the right knowledge to ensure they are best prepared and ready."

As part of its plans to send the best prepared team to the Gold Coast, Commonwealth Games England will hold a 10-day preparation camp in Brisbane, create a dedicated performance centre inside the Commonwealth Games Village and offer a full programme of support services.