Henman relishes Davis Cup return

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The returning Henman insists he would be willing to feature in a maximum three rubbers if required, as John Lloyd's team look to seal their place in September's round of World Group play-offs.

Henman said: "I feel in better shape than I have for a while. I have had more time to work on my fitness and now I feel in very good shape and if required I am ready to play all three days."

Murray is still nursing a groin injury which he sustained at Indian Wells two weeks ago, and after two days' rest he is yet to attempt to practice at the NEC venue.

Murray said: "I want to play because I have always enjoyed playing Davis Cup. I will see what it's like and if I feel it is getting better. But if it's not quite there I have to speak to John and see what he thinks."

While the withdrawal of his number one player would represent a blow for captain Lloyd, Henman's return after a three-year hiatus from the competition means it would no longer necessarily leave the outcome of the tie in jeopardy.

Henman added: "I'm very excited about getting back out there. At the end of 2004 I didn't enjoy Davis Cup so that is why I felt I needed to have a break from it. I definitely feel refreshed because of that."

Lloyd has plenty of other options at his disposal, with Andy's elder brother Jamie primed to make his debut in Saturday's doubles having risen to a world ranking of 43 on the back of two tournament wins already this year.

And Greg Rusedski has also made himself available despite having only played one match on the Challenger circuit this year. Jamie Baker and Richard Bloomfield are also in the squad which will be whittled down to five on Thursday.