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Trott boost for England

Newcomer Jonathan Trott has given England a fitness boost ahead of their two Twenty20 matches with the West Indies.

The Warwickshire batsman was rated as doubtful after suffering a blow on the hand from a delivery by Liam Plunkett while practising on Tuesday.

But the 26-year-old was able to take part in a full session at the Oval this morning and, providing there is no reaction, will be available for selection.

Trott has forced his way into contention for the opening limited overs matches of Peter Moores' reign after an impressive start to the campaign at Edgbaston.

His Bears team-mate Ian Bell did not participate at the start of the session after suffering a groin injury when the players were put through their paces on Monday.

But England officials were hopeful he would be able to play some part in proceedings before the end of the session.

Bell will be keen to return to action after being overlooked by his county for last week's Friends Provident Trophy semi-final with Hampshire at the Rose Bowl.

That led to the player holding talks with the club, although he remains committed to Warwickshire for whom he has played throughout his domestic career.

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