Tremlett & Prior given green light

Paceman Chris Tremlett and injured wicketkeeper Matt Prior were given the thumbs up by England on Sunday, suggesting both are likely to play in the first Ashes Test against Australia starting Thursday.
England bowling coach David Saker said Tremlett, bidding for the third seamer’s spot, was doing well bowling in the nets after being rested for the tourists’ seven-wicket win over the Cricket Australia Invitational XI in Sydney.
Prior has been a concern since straining his calf during the tour match against Australia A in Hobart. But Saker said he was confident the first-choice gloveman will be fit to start on Thursday in Brisbane, with Jonny Bairstow on standby.