David There's another key member of the team missing too - the top-order power-hitter, Trescothick. I think the selectors made a mistake in not sticking with Mal Loye. He's not in Trescothick's class, but was the only available alternative. Instead we've got four similar players to choose from - Vaughan, Bell, Joyce and Strauss. As ever, the ECB selectors don't seem to be on top of the needs of one-day cricket. Agree about Cook as future captain, but it's too soon right now - especially as he'd have to captain the one-day side too, and isn't considered for the squad. Vaughan, as you say, is trying to sort out his batting - at times yesterday he looked on good form. And he's stayed fit, which is a real bonus. A Decision has to be made soon - next Ashes is 2009, and ideally he'd be captain for that. Can Vaughan be kept in one piece until September 2009? If not, when do you make the change? Strauss is uninspiring, Flintoff immature, Cook not ready. Why not Pietersen as captain? He's going to be first nae on the teamsheet for the next decade, and the responsibility might take the edge off his arrogance... Mark
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