BBC Sport looks at the arguments for and against Law pursuing an England dream.

Law is a phenomenal batsman at first-class level - former Sussex captain Chris Adams cannot praise him highly enough.

Adams said of Law: "He is the outstanding player of my era in county cricket."

1st class average: 51.35 1st class 100s: 66 Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1998 Test matches: 1 (1995) ODIs: 54

He averages 51 in the first-class game and last season was the highest run-scorer in the County Championship, amassing a whopping 1,820 runs.

Law has also performed consistently well for his Australian state side Queensland and is their all-time leading run-scorer with 9,465 runs in 15 seasons.

The former Wisden Cricketer of the Year has Test cricket experience too, albeit in only one match nine years ago.

But he was playing for Australia and scored a creditable unbeaten 54 against Sri Lanka.

Law's only Test chance came when legend Steve Waugh was injured although many observers believe the Queenslander would have enjoyed a more prolific Test career had he been around in a different era.

But with the likes of the Waugh brothers, David Boon and Ricky Ponting, he didn't stand a chance.

But Australia's Darren Lehmann never gave up and is now enjoying a Test flourish at the latter end of his career.

An experienced head could be great for England, especially against Australia in the Ashes next summer.

If there are a few injuries in the England camp, a proven batsman would be a perfect short-term solution.

Law himself said: "I could play against a few of my best mates - that would be interesting."

And England's chairman of selectors David Graveney has not ruled out Law.

He told BBC Sport: "He is a fantastic player and a great asset to Lancashire.

"We deal in runs and wickets and he is doing nothing wrong in that respect."

Law is 36-years-old - normally the age Test players start thinking about their retirement.

And he himself believes this will weigh heavily against him, when younger players could be given a chance to shine.

He said: "I am not counting any chickens. It is not that I don't want to play, but I think it would be ridiculous for a 36-year-old to play ahead of some good young players coming through."

And Graveney has hinted that age could also be a factor.

He said: "There is no doubt he is an exceptional player. But he is 36. It is a shame he's not 10 years younger but Australia are probably saying that too."

Law's lack of international experience could count against him too.

Playing county cricket is a completely different set up to the international game.

There have been many examples of class county cricketers, such as Graeme Hick and Mark Ramprakash, who have just not be able to cut it at the top level.

Law did play 54 one-day internationals for Australia, although he only averaged 26.89 with the bat.