Scott Borthwick and James Tredwell have been called up by England into their Ashes squad following the departure of Graeme Swann due to his sudden retirement.
Borthwick could potentially pick up his first Test cap on Boxing Day but the odds are much more in Monty Panesar's favour to replace Swann for the four Test in this Ashes series.
The Durham CCC left-handed batsman and leg-break bowler was highlighted by Graeme Swann in an interview. He spoke of the 23-year-old becoming a future England Test cricket all-rounder; "Personally, I hope little Scotty Borthwick gets the chance before long. He's a leg-spinner, he's got a bit of X-factor and he can bat as well."
Borthwick has played for England in the One Day format against Ireland in August 2011. He scored 15 runs in the match, and was taken for 13 runs in the single over bowled.
Tredwell doesn't arrive in time to play in the Test starting Boxing Day but with two spinners likely to feature in the Sydney test he stands a chance of taking his second cap for his country. Even if he doesn't play in Sydney he will be playing against Australia in the ODI series in the middle of January.
Ball on Willow.
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