Lancashire were boosted by the news that Glen Chapple could play in their crucial C&G Trophy clash against Derbyshire despite being named in the England squad. As he doesn't have a central contract or isn't part of the Development Squad, Lancashire have been allowed to play Chapple on the understanding they will fly him south by helicopter after the game. The England squad are meeting up for a pre-series meeting in Southampton before flying to Belfast to face Ireland on Tuesday.