Ashley Giles has been named Warwickshire's vice-captain for the 2007 season although he retains ambitions to fight for his England place after the World Cup. He will provide support for club captain Heath Streak starting with the pre-season tour of Grenada this month.

Giles missed the whole of the 2006 season with a hip injury and although he regained his Test place at the start of the Ashes series he was dropped after two poor matches. He then flew home after the Perth Test to be with his ill wife who'd been diagnosed with a brain tumour. He hasn't played for Warwickshire since the 2005 C&G final at Lord's.

Giles said: "We have a strong squad in place and I know we can be challenging for trophies this year. I hope to pay a big part in the success both in my performance and my leadership."