Somerset's Rew Can 'absolutely' Open For England

Somerset wicketkeeper James Rew tin "absolutely" unfastened nan batting for England, according to his region caput coach Jason Kerr.

Some places successful nan England Test squad are expected to beryllium up for grabs this summertime pursuing nan 4-1 Ashes conclusion successful Australia, including astatine nan apical of nan batting order.

Established opening brace Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett struggled successful Australia and managing head Rob Key has said England will make changes successful nan measurement they attack selection.

Crawley has made only 60 runs successful 4 County Championship innings for Kent truthful acold this summer, while Duckett made 26 successful his sole outing for Nottinghamshire.

In contrast, Rew, 22, has deed 320 runs truthful acold this season, 2nd only to England wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith pinch 396 for Surrey.

Rew has chiefly batted astatine 4 for Somerset but, aft watching him make 86 successful his side's first innings astatine Hampshire, Kerr said Rew was tin of opening.

"[Opening for Somerset] is successful my head, but we person to do what is correct for nan team. What I don't want to do is discuss his opportunity of playing for England," said Kerr.

"He's sewage to people a measurement of runs, and that is what he is doing. The point to recognise is nan measurement he is doing it. Could he do that astatine nan apical of nan bid for England? Absolutely."