Graveney keeps an eye on Clarke

Clarke already has some experience as an England player

Surrey all-rounder Rikki Clarke says England chairman of selectors David Graveney has his eye on him for the World Cup in the Caribbean.

Clarke, who is at the national academy for his third season of winter training, is likely make the England A tour to West Indies next February.

He said: "I have spoken with David and he has told me that they are thinking of me for the World Cup in 2007.

"It's now a matter of knuckling down by scoring runs and taking wickets."

Clarke has specified that he would like to concentrate on strength and fitness work for the majority of his programme at Loughborough.

This season, he was hindered by a hamstring problem that prevented him from bowling at full pace for a portion of matches.

He admitted: "My hamstring is something I definitely would like to get right. I struggled with it this season because I would often feel niggles.

"It's all about hard work. Sometimes when you get up in the morning, you find it hard to get motivated for the training but I know if I put in the hard work, it will pay off regardless."

Clarke, 24, has played two Tests and 17 one-day internationals.