Ian Bell was glad to see England seamers Stuart Broad and Steven Finn back in the nets today, but is sure Warwickshire team-mate Boyd Rankin is ready to step in if necessary.
England will look to get back to winning ways in the final NatWest Series encounter with New Zealand at Trent Bridge tomorrow before turning their attentions towards the Champions Trophy.
The injury-enforced absence of Broad and Finn - through a bruised knee and shin problem respectively - hindered the hosts as the Black Caps took an impressive and unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match rubber, but both men were able to take part in this morning's fielding drills and later bowled off full run-ups.
England must now decide whether to give them the chance to prove their form and fitness before Saturday's Champions Trophy opener against Australia or give them time to reach peak condition.
"I guess I'm glad I don't have to make those decisions," said Bell. "But it's good to see them in the nets bowling. Having faced them both you know they are quality one-day bowlers.
"They've certainly been two massive performers in one-day cricket so to have them back fit - or certainly training - is a big boost.
"It's always good to have a full squad and people competing for places. We'll see what the guys who have to make those decisions do."
Bell's Warwickshire colleague Rankin, pictured, joined the squad as cover and is pushing for an England debut even if Broad and Finn are fully fit.
And Bell is sure he would be a strong addition, predicting tough times for any batsman on the receiving end of the rangy paceman.
"It's great for him to get in the squad. Facing him in the nets is horrible," he added.
"It's good to have him charging in wearing an England shirt and if an opportunity comes his way hopefully it goes well."