Caddick answers his critics by taking 4 for 49

Andy Caddick was delighted with his bowling figures against Western Australia in Perth today, where he dismissed the top three batsmen before ending with the impressive figures of 4 for 49 from 19.5 overs, which included 9 maidens.

At the end of the day the England paceman said: "I know that people criticise me and doubt my ability but all I can do is to do my talking on the pitch. I want to be successful for England on this Ashes tour, especially as I was overlooked the last time."

Somerset chief executive Peter Anderson said: "Andrew has expressed his satisfaction with his 4 wicket haul in the first serious game of this Ashes tour and everybody at home is delighted for him."

Marcus Trescothick also made light of his reported shoulder injury by taking a catch off his fellow Ciderman and by scoring an unbeaten 21 before the close of play."

Earlier the left handed opener said how much he was enjoying his time `down under,' and how he had linked up with two of his Somerset team mates.

He told me: "The weather over here is terrific and the hotels are good. I spent a very enjoyable evening with Piran Holloway and Carl Gazzard who are both spending the winter here in Perth."

`Banger' told me that he was also hoping to get in some golf and a visit to some local horseracing before flying off for the final match before the first Test match in the Ashes series.

Regarding his injury he said: "My shoulder isn't too bad and not as serious as it was first reported. It certainly won't prevent me playing in the first test match and I have had an injection which is helping things."

Looking ahead to the next match and the start of the Ashes series he said: "All the team are in good spirits and feeling confident."