Ian Bell: Warwickshire captain "not thinking about England

Captain Ian Bell says he is thinking "one hundred and 10 per cent" about Warwickshire and not worrying over any potential return to the England set-up.

The 34-year-old batsmen nudged the national selectors by scoring 174 in the drawn opening Championship game of the season against Hampshire.

Despite the knock, Bell says he is not trying to prove a point.

"No, not at all. For me, it doesn't do me any good thinking about England," he told BBC WM.

Bell was dropped from the England squad ahead of last winter's tour to South Africa, and although he retains a desire to add to his 118 Test caps, he insists he is channelling all his energy into the start of the summer at Edgbaston.

"My everything at the moment - one hundred and 10 per cent - is thinking about Warwickshire, winning games of cricket and contributing to the team," he added.