STEEPLE Ashton batsman James Vince has been included in England's 30-man provisional squad for next year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Ex-Warminster and Chippenham ace Vince, 23, is included in the initial selection after an impressive summer for county side Hampshire.

England have confirmed Alastair Cook as captain for their tournament, which begins in February.

England intend to pare down their squad, to a 16 for the tri-series in Australia, just before Christmas - of whom 15 are expected to form their World Cup squad.