England cricket was plunged into chaos last night when Kevin Pietersen threatened to resign the captaincy over his relationship with coach Peter Moores. Pietersen has demanded showdown talks with ECB chairman Giles Clarke because he feels betrayed by Moores over the treatment of former captain Michael Vaughan.

The pressure will be firmly on the under-performing Ian Bell to show that he has the temperament to match his natural gifts, as Owais Shah was picked for England ahead of Michael Vaughan when England embark on a four-Test tour in the West Indies that begins late next month.

England will resist the temptation to bring back Michael Vaughan when they name their squads today to take on the West Indies, with Owais Shah given the chance to prove his worth.

Michael Vaughan the man who walked away from the England captaincy, insists the hunger is back and he is ready for an international recall.

Striker James Vaughan has finally had the cartilage surgery which he had been waiting for, four weeks after picking up the injury.

Everton striker James Vaughan has surgery on his right knee after twisting the joint in training.

Everton striker James Vaughan has returned from America without undergoing the cartilage operation he requires on his knee.

Everton boss David Moyes has revealed James Vaughan’s return to action has been delayed due to an aborted knee operation.

Everton striker James Vaughan will undergo a second cartilage operation today - while Yakubu had Achilles surgery yesterday.

David Moyes has backed his young striker James Vaughan to fight his way back from injury.