England names performance squad

England selectors have picked former captain Michael Vaughan in a 25 man performance squad from which there Ashes team will be drawn.



The 34 year old Vaughan captained England to a series victory over Australia four years ago but has not played internationally since stepping down from the role in August.



However, he was still given one of 12 central contracts by the England and Wales Cricket Board and, despite being left out of the recent tour against West Indies, joins Andrew Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen as former test captains in an experienced squad.



Yorkshire\'s 21-year-old spinner Adil Rashid is the only uncapped player in a squad that will also provide the team to play West Indies in a two-test home series.



The remainder, which includes eight players who figured in the 2005 Ashes squads, have at least played limited overs matches.