Trescothick 'desperate' for return

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The 31-year-old Somerset opener has been one of England's most consistent batsmen in both forms of the game since making his debut in 2000, but a stress-related illness cut short his participation in tours to Australia and India and ruled him out of both the ICC Trophy and the World Cup.

He told Somerset's official website, www.somersetcountycc.co.uk: "Of course I am desperate to play for England again, but it wouldn't be fair to anyone if I attempted to do so again without being doubly certain that I could complete an overseas tour, as well take part in games over here."

He added: "I wouldn't have gone to Australia if I hadn't felt convinced in my own mind that I could handle an Ashes series there. Now I know that feeling was wrong.

"I am sure I will reach a stage when I am fully recovered, but I will not put pressure on myself by predicting when that will be.

"I've watched 95% of England games on TV since getting home. While viewing the Ashes matches I really wished I could be out there helping the team, but knew deep down that I needed to be at home."

Michael Vaughan's side have struggled without their most consistent one-day batsman in the Caribbean and Trescothick admits he wishes he was with the team.

"With the World Cup it has been different in that I just wish I was there full stop, which in itself demonstrates progress.

"I believe I will play for England again, but only when the time is right for all concerned."