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[Twelfth Man]

Just saw that Robson got another ton. He's trying his best to get into the test side isn't he? Fancy his chances or think selectors will be too scared?

[rbblack]

I know its SL A but still good to see Robson and Taylor getting some FC runs in.

[rbblack]

Just saw that Robson got another ton. He's trying his best to get into the test side isn't he? Fancy his chances or think selectors will be too scared?

They did it with Root and we've got lots of space int he side currently.... I hope they go for it.

[smilley792]

This series, woakes is skipper yeah? And ever aging 100 with the bat and 14 with the ball.

Got to be happy with that. Is he pushing for a recall?

[Kieron_BT]

Hope not, just doesn't cut it with either bat or ball at the international level for me. Another Samit Patel, average at best in both disciplines.

Saying that, I hope he proves me wrong and a good all rounder is worth their weight in gold!

[Twelfth Man]

I don't think that Woakes does enough enough with the ball for the pace he seems to bowl, and to me his batting would be a bonus. Another All Rounder would be lovely but Stokesy cemented his place for the summer.

[Twelfth Man]

They did it with Root and we've got lots of space int he side currently.... I hope they go for it.

If you were ever going to try somebody out, it would be this summer. Would be happy to see our line up have both Robson and Taylor in.

[rbblack]

Completely agree! The team needs to be rebuilt not having older players who failed before coming back in. I think at least with A.Giles this will be the attitude.

[cesare_in]

Are any of these next generation players on the forum yet??

[Alvaro]

Surprised there's no more comment about this, seeing as England are supposedly in turmoil and this is the next generation!

lions going well today - Robeson and Taylor tucking in. onions the pick of the bowlers. Spinners maybe a bit of a worry though? Borthers a little expensive, Rayner a little impotent - and where's Moeen for this match, I thought he was our best spinner in the last game?

Ali is with the full side for the WI hits and giggles.

[MD2812]

Taylor going nicely for England, 242 from 339

[petehosk]

It may be hard to ignore Robson and Taylor at the moment (they sound like a double act!!)
If they carry on their good form, surely they would be included in the next Test squad? And I suspect that Robson may stand the best chance of getting in the 1st XI team, as there is still uncertainty for the second openers spot?

[smilley792]

Cook
Robson
Bell
Taylor
Root
Stokes

??

Is there enough experience there?

[ppccopener]

Sri lanka and india would be a good series to fit a new opener in.england will go with a younger side no carberry will miss out i think
Robson to open with cook,not sure where root fits in but he will
Might help robson fraser has just been made a selector

[Manormanic]

I'd say that Cook, Robson, Bell and Root are locked on to become four of the top five this summer.  That leaves one batting spot, unless Stokes is to be the fourth of four bowlers which I think is unlikely to be a long term strategy.  At this point, that means one from Trott, who gets in if fit, Taylor, Morgan and Ballance...

The experience issue favours Morgan, as does the lack of panache in the side post KP.

Interestingly of the bowlers, I think Drunky has probably done most to further his cause - useful runs and extreme pace would go well in a five man attack!