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Yes but there is an asterisk by his name meaning subject to release by England.

Correct. Also missing Stubbs called home by SA.

A chance for Dawson to shine.

So Wednesday vs Essex who are in form at the moment. I wonder if there's any other sporting fixture that evening?

Four out of eight in world cups.

So do Paraguay.Have won 1 out of 1 shootouts in world cups.

Dawson and Baker off to play for England for the next few games.

Making hard work of it.

Bosnia and Canada drew

I spoke too soon!

All those winning the toss chose to bat this morning and interestingly a lot of wickets have fallen. For the moment Hants seem to be doing best of the batting teams.(Don't speak too soon!)

With the current standings England would play Portugal in the next round.

Father Nigerian, mother Franco-algérienne.

Talking about the ladies the Utilita bowl looked about 10% full for the World cup game yesterday (NZ vs WI). Pretty disappointing especially as it had an exciting finish.

Looking forward to some real Mexican waves