The problem with English cricket is partly the fact that it’s almost impossible to get out of the test side/squad.

James Whittaker puns his colours to certain “talents” and backs them to the hilt even with failure after failure.

Buttler for example, barely averages into the 30’s and supposedly “done” after bailing for this test......now due to return for the final test.....why?

It took three years to decide Sibley couldn’t bat.....I knew after two tests.

Malan......not good enough in his late 20’s so why bother now at 33-34?

Bairstow......smashes up the dressing room in temper after virtually every dismissal and then goes and does the same thing next time around......never learns.

Curran.....a trier but not quick enough and throws his wicket away.

Moeen......supreme talent but too lax these days with the bat.

Anderson.......great first innings bowler but seems to have lost it in second innings.

Billings......another of Whittaker’s pet projects.

He might be the “Brearley” we need though.

Astute and inspirational but perhaps lacking true international batting or keeping pedigree.

Root......stick to batting son, world class at that but not a leader.