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Harmison not expecting call
Steve Harmison doesn't believe he has played his way into contention for a place in the England side for the first Ashes Test.
The Durham paceman has caused Australia problems in a warm-up game at Worcester this week.
However, despite his impressive spells for the England Lions, he believes the fact he missed out on making the 16-man pre-Ashes training squad means he will not be playing in the first Test, which begins in Cardiff on Wednesday.
"I have made it difficult for the selectors, but I don't think they will pick me for Cardiff," he said ahead of Sunday's squad announcement.
"I think England are going to play two spinners in that game so I don't fit into that plan.
"I fully understand if that is the case. I will go back and play for Durham, work hard and try again for (the second Test at) Lord's."