Simon Jones admitted he was disappointed to be overlooked for the second Test and insists he "is now ready" for an England recall.However, the 29-year-old paceman has been in fine form for his new county, Worcestershire, this season and is anxiously awaiting news of whether he will once again wear the Three Lions.
The selectors have come in for a great deal of criticism over the decisions made for the second Test against South Africa, with Darren Pattinson controversially getting the nod to replace Ryan Sidebottom in the side.
England have now struggled to bowl out South Africa twice in as many games and Jones is hoping he gets the chance.
"I feel fine," said Jones. "I'm now ready for England and would love to be included but I don't know if I will.
"Staying on the park and taking wickets was my priority and everything has gone to plan.
"All season I have kept pushing myself towards an England recall and to do that you need to take wickets - and that's what I have done.
"I was a little disappointed with the selection for the last Test but I'm sure there were a number of bowlers who were.
"But I've hit 90mph this season and it is good to prove a few people wrong - and prove to myself I can return to where I once was.
"I always find a big volume of wickets is the best way to get my point across."
Jones has taken 32 wickets in the County Championship this season, which included three five-wicket hauls, at an average of 16.03.
