Tribe and Kellaway aim to kick on for England honours

Asa Tribe (L) and Ben Kellaway helped Glamorgan win County Championship promotion last season [Huw Evans agency] Glamorgan pair Asa Tribe and Ben Kellaway will aim to kick on towards senior England honours this summer after tasting life with the second-string Lions. Tribe hit 100 against Australia A in their four-day encounter and could come into contention for a Test opening spot if he can carry his form into the first division of the Championship. Meanwhile Kellaway's ambidextrous spin and hard-hitting middle order batting could appeal to England selectors not afraid to embrace the off-beat in recent years.

The 22-year-old duo are both possible contenders to break a two-decade drought of Glamorgan players in a senior England shirt, since injury ended Simon Jones' international career. Tribe's claims to open the batting have been backed by former England captain and opener Mike Atherton, writing in the Times . But after impressing in their first full seasons with Glamorgan, Tribe and Kellaway know they will have to produce the figures again in Division One of the championship if they are to continue to rise.

"It can happen for you so quickly in cricket and that's what's happened for me, it's been a very good experience for me with the Lions and Paarl Royals [South Africa]," said Tribe, who was also with the Lions facing Pakistan Shaheens in the UAE before global conflict cut the tour short. "When you're in an environment that's so competitive at a much higher intensity then you can make those strides quicker and I've been blessed with the opportunity. "I've always had self-confidence though, England A is a big step up and it's only one step off the main side especially when you're touring alongside them.

"I try not to get into [speculation about England], there'll always be a bit of hype around certain players. It would be a great opportunity [if it happens] and one I've looked at for a while, not necessarily thinking I was that close, but I certainly feel a lot closer to it now. "I'd be more than happy to start the season nicely with Glamorgan and then get an England call-up.