Key excited by talk of England return

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The Kent skipper could come in for the final Ashes Test at The Oval if the selection panel, led by Geoff Miller, opt to shake up the batting order with number three Ravi Bopara looking short of form and confidence, and he insists he would relish the unexpected chance to shine.

"To have the chance of helping England win The Ashes would be a wonderful opportunity, especially for someone like me who has been out of the Test side for a while," he told The Sun.

"The older you get, the more you wonder if those chances will come along again. So to be picked would be fantastic.

"There's no way I thought I'd play when the Ashes series started. I suppose you could say I'm quietly hopeful.

"One of the selectors, Jimmy Whitaker, saw me make 90 against Northants and you hear people mentioning your name. But the selectors keep their cards close to their chests."

It has been reported that Key has a difficult relationship with England coach Andy Flower and that it could count against him.

However, the 30-year-old is adamant there is no problem between him and the national boss.

"If Andy Flower has some issues with me, I haven't heard them. It would be a shame and I hope it's not the case. I certainly don't have issues with him," he said.