England captain Alastair Cook demands focus ahead of Test series

England Test captain Alastair Cook insists the focus should be on the players in the squad rather than any omissions ahead of the three-match series against the West Indies.

Head coach Peter Moores has said Kevin Pietersen "is not on the radar" for an England Test recall, and Cook is adamant those involved in the Caribbean have to be the sole concern.

"We've got to focus on the exciting thing which is the next five weeks, and the guys who are lucky enough to pull on that shirt, to represent our country - to be committed to playing for England," said Cook.

"We've got to concentrate on that now. The three guys at the top of the ECB can deal with any of the external stuff."

Cook has set his squad a target of returning to the form reached in the Test series win over India last summer.

"A lot has gone on since that last win at the Oval against India," he said. "We played three outstanding Test matches, to come back from 1-0 down in that series.

"To say we can get back there straight away is going to be a challenge for the players, and for the leadership of Peter Moores and myself, because in the last three Test matches we've played some good cricket."

We've got to focus on the exciting thing which is the next five weeks, and the guys who are lucky enough to pull on that shirt

Cook was philosophical about his sacking as England's one-day international captain in December, preferring to look at the positive aspects following the ECB's decision to remove him.

"Every cloud has a huge silver lining. Spending three months at home has been fantastic," he said.

"I've been living a normal life again which I haven't had for quite a long time. It's been great spending time with family and friends. It has been really refreshing and enjoyable."

Moores is also determined to ensure England perform in a positive manner on their return to the Test arena following a hugely disappointing World Cup.

"We've got five weeks and three Tests and I think the West Indies will be tough opposition," he said.

"We need to gain some momentum going into a really big summer. The focus has got to be on playing the right sort of cricket now because that's what the fans want and that's what the fans deserve."

Moores said: "We've got some new players coming in and we've got Jonathan Trott coming back.

"We want to make sure that that side moulds quickly. We've got a couple of games and then a Test match series and we don't need to go further than that."