55 man England training squad

[Slogger]

I see the ECB have published the names of 55 players who will form the basis of England squads this summer. Only one Essex player - Dan Lawrence. Astonishing to think the county and T20 champions have only one player in that long list! Jamie Porter must be disappointed. And I see perennially injured young Topley has got the call. 

[Andy]

Young Topley?   To be fair, I think don't think last year's performance was as good from Porter. I think the selectors want players who offer more with bat and in the field. At least in their opinion. Nat junior would be more upset.

However taking our ECCC hats off for the moment, this current team is more than the sum of its parts. Still let's hope we can see some live cricket soon... even if its online!

[honkytonk]

In truth, which Essex players would be unlucky to miss out?? Im not so sure about Porter or Cook jr tbh.  Looking at the squad, barring one or two (Jennings being 1) I cant argue much

[Slogger]

Young Topley?   To be fair, I think don't think last year's performance was as good from Porter. I think the selectors want players who offer more with bat and in the field. At least in their opinion. Nat junior would be more upset.

However taking our ECCC hats off for the moment, this current team is more than the sum of its parts. Still let's hope we can see some live cricket soon... even if its online!

Andy he's young to me. I remember his Dad starting for us about 35 years ago

[honkytonk]

I said a while ago that I can see Topley being part of the T20 WC squad

[IlfordEagle]

However taking our ECCC hats off for the moment, this current team is more than the sum of its parts. Still let's hope we can see some live cricket soon... even if its online!
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The team being greater than the sum of it's parts is just like Essex. Few of our team would get into some County teams but put them all together & WOW!!

[JasonP]

In truth, which Essex players would be unlucky to miss out?? Im not so sure about Porter or Cook jr tbh.  Looking at the squad, barring one or two (Jennings being 1) I cant argue much

Not sure that Porter is quite good enough but he's pretty unlucky to miss out in a group of 55.  He was told a couple of years ago he'd be playing in one of the Tests against India, they went back on that and he's disappeared since.  He's taken more wickets than anyone else since 2016 in the CC.  He's not been treated well.

[squarelegumpire]

Essex innit!

[nat]

.... Nat junior would be more upset.

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An understatement. He has been crying his eyes out at the injustice. I've told him not to think about the nasty men/selectors. His time will come.

[LeedsExile]

It seems odd with Chris Silverwood in charge that neither Porter or Cook are involved in such a large squad. Surely they are better than the likes of Gleeson? They both have taken more first class wickets recently than most of the other bowlers listed too.

[Andy]

It seems odd with Chris Silverwood in charge that neither Porter or Cook are involved in such a large squad. Surely they are better than the likes of Gleeson? They both have taken more first class wickets recently than most of the other bowlers listed too.

Agreed. But maybe RG is seen to have a bit more nip off the wicket or better T20 form?  Or the fact he comes from The North??

[IlfordEagle]

There also seems to be this obsession with sheer pace, irrespective of whether they are accurate or not & fitness doesn't seem to matter eg Stone played about 3 FC games last year but still got called up on the strength of his pace which, admittedly, neither Porter or Cook have!

[nat]

There also seems to be this obsession with sheer pace, irrespective of whether they are accurate or not & fitness doesn't seem to matter eg Stone played about 3 FC games last year but still got called up on the strength of his pace which, admittedly, neither Porter or Cook have!

Too much NoPaint.

[Andy]

Didn’t Don Revie bring together 80 of the cream of English football to bond over bingo and bowls at Butlins?  Worked well for him. 

Perhaps Nat should get his boy down to the nearest Mecca, when they open up again. Get some practice in.