'I'd like to have faced the West Indies quicks'

Tell us about the T20 final in 2013. Did you wake up the next day pinching yourself?
The next day I travelled down to link up with England Lions, so I had a tame night - but it was a bizarre day. It was one of those ones where I couldn't put a foot wrong. Even when I misfielded on the boundary I ended up running someone out. It was just a freak day. For some reason it was my day, but I'm sure I'll have one the complete opposite where nothing goes right.

Alex Wakely called you the "Northants Botham" after that.
I think he'd had a beer.

You had an entertaining run-in with Jade Dernbach. Is he on your Christmas card list?
If I had his address then maybe.

What do you remember of your dad's cricketing career?
I've heard he was a hard-nosed cricketer, who wasn't the most naturally gifted but who made the most of what he did have. I'd like to think I'm in a similar category to that. Hopefully I can achieve somewhere near what he did, as he was an inspirational figure. I have a normal father-and-son relationship like most people do with their dads - but it pains me to say it, he's an idol to me. He's a massive inspiration.

What age were you when you started getting him out?
I'll negate all that positive stuff with a negative. Apparently - and my mother's told me this - he would never play cricket with me or help me. He refused to help me and wasn't even keen on me playing cricket.

You have played for England Lions. What are your ambitions with your country?
I'd like to go on and represent England in all formats. All going well, I'll stay fit, get back in the England Lions set-up and use that as a trampoline into the England team.

Which cricketer would you pick to go with on a trip into the wild?
Chris Gayle. He's massive for a start and he's just a legend. He's so cool. I reckon he'd be a barrel of laughs.

Tell us about one sledge you will never forget.
The one with Jade Dernbach on T20 finals day. In no uncertain terms he told me I was a "slogging explicit". I encouraged him to keep bowling his s*** and I'd keep slogging it.

If you were to play James Bond, who would you pick as the female lead?
Mila Kunis.

What is the biggest six you have hit?
There was one at the County Ground this year. I think I hit it on to the roof of the indoor school.

What do you like to drink to celebrate a victory?
A nice cold beer. It goes down very, very quickly.

If your house was on fire, what would you grab first?
Provided I had nobody else in the house, I'd take my car keys. I'd take my pride and joy with me.

What's the worst hotel you have ever stayed in?
This year we went to Taunton and stayed in a place out of town which made Fawlty Towers look like a five-star hotel. The only positive of getting relegated is that we won't have to go back.

If you could face one bowler from the past, who would it be?
It would be one of the famous West Indian quicks so I could see if the stories my dad told me were true or whether they were just military-medium on uncovered pitches.

The Northants boys are lined up for a 100m sprint. Who wins?
I'd like to put myself forward as the winner.

And who loses?
Without a shadow of a doubt, David Murphy. His head moves more than his feet.

Who do you not want on your team in the pre-match five-a-side football?
Maurice Chambers. He just stands still up front and doesn't move.

Who's the best batsman you have ever bowled to?
Probably Michael Hussey. He just looked like he had so much time. Chris Rodgers, too, has got so much time. You just don't think you're going to get them out.

Tell us something we don't know about you.
That if I were to go back to education I'd like to be a surgeon.

What do you know now that you wish you knew aged 12?
That you need a career after sport.

And what are your plans?
That's the problem, I don't know!