Spencer Cricket Club chairman Paul Askew believes Alex Tudor has a chance of making an England comeback providing he can stay fit.

The 29-year-old, who joined Essex in 2005 after home county Surrey cancelled his contract, last played for his country against Australia in 2002, but injury has curtailed his chances of adding to his 10 Test caps.

All-rounder Tudor, who is feeling his way back into action following a stomach injury, hit an unbeaten 59 and bagged two wickets as Earlsfield-based Spencer beat Pyrford by six wickets in Shepherd Neame Surrey Championship Division One on Saturday.

He first hit the national headlines in his second Test match for England when he struck 99 not out against New Zealand in 1999, and Askew thinks it isn't too late for him to think about a return to the Test arena.

"I think it is possible he could play for England again," he said.

"He has clearly got enough experience, but would need a long run without injury to push himself into the reckoning again.

"For the time being, he is a fine representative for the club and stands very much for what the club is about.

"We are a local club who try to develop young talent through to the highest level and Alex is proof of what we can achieve."

Tudor, who has played on an occasional basis for Spencer for several years, enjoyed an injury-free campaign in 2006 and is one of 10 genuine bowlers Essex have used so far in their Liverpool County Championship Division Two campaign.

Askew expects him to turn out for Spencer when his professional commitments - and injury problems - allow, but is mindful of the negative effects his inclusion may have on the rest of the team.

"It is down to his availability as to how often he will play this season, but we must be careful that his inclusion doesn't cause unrest in the dressing room. He must be worth his place in the team," he added.