Ian Bell: Michael Vaughan thinks England career may be over

Ian Bell's Test career is probably over following his decision to captain Warwickshire, Michael Vaughan believes.

Ex-England captain Vaughan says the demands of the job, coupled with England's good form, make it unlikely Bell can ever get back in the squad.

Bell, 33, has replaced Varun Chopra as captain of the county side but still harbours England ambitions.

"I really don't see how Ian Bell at this stage of his career will get back in the side," Vaughan said.

"I think he'll struggle. When you see someone take over a county captaincy it's almost the final bow of a career," he told BBC Radio 5 live's Tuffers and Vaughan Cricket Show.

"I might be proven wrong because of the amount of runs he'll possibly score for Warwickshire . But when you get the opportunity to captain your county side, it's such a big job, a day in day out job."

Whike I wouldn't say it's the final nail in the coffin, I certainly don't think that Bell will be all that worried if he gets picked again for England now that he's got this captaincy.

If he gets asked he will play, I've no doubt about that, but he's not going to be playing his cricket now to catch the eye of the selectors anymore. He's got other things to worry about now.