Marcus: Buttler will serve up a real treat

MARCUS Trescothick has tipped Jos Buttler to be rejuvenated when he takes back the England white-ball captaincy this winter after an extended lay-off.

- DAVID CHARLESWORTH

A nagging calf injury sidelined Buttler for both T20 and ODI series against Australia but he kept an eye on England's reset from the dressing room alongside Trescothick, the interim white-ball head coach.

Trescothick is responsible for laying the groundwork for Brendon McCullum to attempt to repeat the success he has had with the Test side when he unifies the England head coach roles in the new year.

Described by McCullum as "a little bit miserable" during England's two failed World Cup defences, Buttler, according to Trescothick, might now have a different perspective after his enforced absence.

"I expect him to find it really enjoyable going forward," Trescothick said of Buttler, who is on course to be fit for England's next white-ball assignment in the Caribbean in a few weeks' time.