Centurion Trott stakes claim

The 28-year-old put behind him the disappointment of being edged out of the limited-overs side by Craig Kieswetter to score 101 before retiring on the second day of the warm-up match against Bangladesh A.

His efforts helped England to 281-7dec before James Tredwell struck twice with his seventh and eighth wickets of the game in the hosts' 131-3, a lead of 52.

It was a decisive statement from Trott on his first knock since arriving in the country and should be enough to lock down a spot in team director Andy Flower's first XI on Friday.

"I'm pretty pleased with how it went," said the Warwickshire batsman. "It was important for me to stay positive and to make the best of my chance when it came, which I feel as though I've done.

"It was a pretty good pitch but it was difficult this morning – a bit overcast, quite testing. Every chance you get for England is a good opportunity and one you need to take. I definitely feel I've given myself the best chance going into the Test. With a little more work in the nets, I think I can, hopefully, reach top form for that match."

While his selection seems likely, his position in the order is less obvious.

Michael Carberry was chosen as batting cover when Andrew Strauss opted out of the trip and, as a left-handed opener, is a like-for-like replacement for the resting captain.cBut, with competition for places strong, Trot, who burst onto the international scene with an Ashes-winning century on debut, has emerged as a potential first-timer at the top of the order.