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The elevation of unknown Australian-raised bowler Darren Pattinson over both centrally-contracted pacemen into the Test team this week caused quite a furore.

But asked if he thought a line had been drawn on their careers, Moores said: "No, I don't, because that would be a foolish thing to do."

It even led the pair to question their international futures, with 31-year-old Hoggard, his country's sixth most successful bowler in Test history, admitting he considered his England days are history.

Both men were axed after defeat to New Zealand in Hamilton four months ago and have barely had a look in since, culminating in both Pattinson and Chris Tremlett being reserves for the heavy defeat to South Africa at Headingley.

Moores added: "You've got two experienced bowlers out there who have played a lot for England and bowled very well in the past.

"If they are bowling well and deserve to be picked then they should be in frame.

"They are experienced players who are desperate to play again, which is great. That's a good thing."