Personally i don't want another foreigner in the side but if they go with Pothas so be it.I think Prior will get the nod for the 1st test and might even bat at 6 above Flintoff to ease his burden and despite not being convinced about his glovework i will give him a fair chance but should he fail i will slaughter him.

Davies can be ruled out for this year as he has started the season badly and missed yesterday's play at Headingley due to a family bereavement,the lack of form may well be linked but i think it would be wise to leave him for 12 months more and take him on the A tour this winter.

As for the rest,i would be happy with Foster or Read and even Nixon in the short term but anybody is better than Geraint Jones so we are improving the side i guess.