Vaughan vows to return

Batsman wants to force his way back into England side

Last updated: 22nd August 2008

Vaughan vows to return

Vaughan: Wants to make runs for Yorkshire

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Former England captain Michael Vaughan has revealed his hunger to find his form and return to the national side in time for next year's Ashes.

Vaughan stood down from the captaincy following the third Test against South Africa, with the tourists wrapping up a series win, admitting his form no longer justified his place in the side.

The Yorkshire batsman was not selected for the final Test but is hoping a strong end to the season with his county could see him back in the squad for one of the winter tours.

"I want to play in the Ashes and I think realistically I've to try and get back in the next six or seven months," he told Sky Sports 1. "If not, the start of next summer.

"So games for Yorkshire are crucial and hopefully (I will) go to India, (and) force my way in the team.

"If not, the Caribbean - (they are) two teams I've had a lot of success against.

"And then early next summer Sri Lanka, if they come, and then the big Ashes series.

"I'm fortunate. In the next year I'm playing the four teams I've got the best record against.

"So confidence will be high, the buzz of wanting to get out there is there. I want to bat."

To see the whole of the interview with Ian Ward, click on the video icon on the right.