STONE READY TO ROLL

Fast bowler Olly's building up for a crack at Aussies

- DAVID CHARLESWORTH 

OLLY STONE is confident he can force his way back into England contention this summer - as long as his body holds up.

Having seemingly conquered his back troubles with the insertion of two metal screws to reinforce his spine, a recurring hamstring problem sidelined fast bowler Stone for much of last year and wrecked his Ashes hopes.

Still only 30, Stone's express pace makes him an attractive option for an England side soon to be in transition as James Anderson follows Stuart Broad into retirement.