Bentley, who won gold at Beijing 2008, said: "The whole squad are looking in good shape after the clean sweep at the Cheshire international in June.

"I can definitely see us getting a medal if not winning it.

"We need to get off to a good quick start and, with home support, anything could happen.

"As for the singles competition, I am looking in really good shape, this is the best preparation I have had for a major event and I feel that I can go all the way.

"I am targeting top eight, but I will take it one game at a time, relax and see what happens."

Fellow British Paralympic gold medallist Zoe Robinson added: "I have been training very hard for this competition and I am just hoping I do well.

"We do not know the final selection for London until next year but I need to do well to be able to play in the individuals if picked for the team.

"I am hoping that we as a team will be in the top three.

"Spain and Portugal are our main rivals.

"The facilities at the University [of Ulster] are very good and the staff very friendly and very helpful and I cannot wait."

Teams have arrived ahead of the Opening Ceremony and the tournament runs until August 26.

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