Steve Harmison

[GrumpyPom]

Will / Should Harmy be given a starting place for the Headingley test?

[Philtaz]

I'd like to see him given one more shot at the Aussie batsmen on this tour, but who would you drop?

Unless there is an injury, Onions did the business in the first innings in the last test and has been solid throughout thus far, Broad picked up a few in the second innings and made a hefty contribution with the bat so unless there is an injury Harmy may struggle to make the side.

I doubt England will play a test without a spinner so his chances are limited.

Nice to know we've got him on form waiting in the wings if one of the quicks does suffer an injury though!

[GrumpyPom]

I agree in that i would love to see him give the Ozzies some Chin Music in at least one of the 2 remaining tests !

[Sam.Spade]

I agree Grumpy, but it would be stupid to drop anyone for Harmy, England are after some stability in the team, Harmy has had many chances and didn't perform well, but i agree he is a fantastic stand by .

[GrumpyPom]

i have a feeling Freddie won't be declared fit and Harmy would be a more than adequate replacement on the bowling side but leaves us a batsman short.