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Yes, I ignored Jofra, Jones and Mark Wood who are/were all, potentially, amongst our greatest fast bowlers - if only bowling very fast didn't mess you up.

I knew Buttler would be controversial, and considered Prior. But I love the way Buttler plays, so he got the nod. Thorpe for Bell I could countenance (I forgot Thorpe was still playing in 2003), but Trott? No chance in my eyes. He never filled me with confidence and I never warmed to him.

Comparisons between the teams of 2005 and today got me thinking - who would be in the team if players across these eras were available? My team: Alastair Cook (c) Marcus Trescothick Ian Bell Joe Root Kevin Pietersen Freddie Flintoff Ben Stokes Jos Buttler (wk) Graeme Swann Stuart Broad Jimmy...