All bar Bopara rested for Trophy

Ravi Bopara's century against West Indies confirmed his fine form but he asked to play for his county, Essex, tomorrow

With the exception of Ravi Bopara, all England players who took part in the 10-wicket npower Test victory at Lord's will be rested from Friends Provident Trophy duty tomorrow.

Bopara, who scored a crucial 143 in England's first innings against West Indies, will be allowed to play for Essex against Lancashire in their Group D game at Chelmsford.

England team director Andy Flower said: “Ravi felt that he would like another innings before the second npower Test at Chester-le-Street and we have decided to let him play for his county tomorrow (Sunday).”

The second and final npower Test match in this series against West Indies starts on Thursday 14 May.