Hollioake backs Vaughan

Hollioake backs Vaughan

Hollioake says it was an ego-boost to be mentioned

Former England one-day captain Adam Hollioake said he was flattered to be linked with the job again.

But the Surrey all-rounder believes Michael Vaughan is the best man to take over from Nasser Hussain.

Hollioake lifted the Sharjah Trophy during his last stint as England one-day captain between 1997 and 1999.

And he appears to be in the frame to take over from Hussain who stepped down after the World Cup.

The England selectors are also thought to be considering Marcus Trescothick, Vaughan, Paul Collingwood and Andrew Flintoff.

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Hollioake, who has led Surrey to three championship titles, told Sky Sports: "It was odd but also ego-boosting to be talked about as the next England one-day captain.

"I would like to see Vaughan get the captaincy. He is a fantastic cricketer and a likeable guy.

"It will be hard for him because he is young and inexperienced but I think he should give it a go."

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Hollioake, 31, lost the England one-day captaincy early in 1999 when the selectors decided against having separate captains for one-dayers and Tests.

And he missed the cut for the World Cup squad despite being called up for the triangular series in Australia.

But during the tournament in South Africa Australia's Darren Lehmann told the BBC Sport website he believed Hollioake was the best man for the job.