Jones made the switch from Glamorgan to Worcestershire

Worcestershire paceman Simon Jones has vowed to return to the form which helped England to Ashes glory in 2005.

The Welshman, 28, played a major role in that success, taking 18 wickets in four Tests, but injuries have kept him out of the England frame since then.

Jones quit Glamorgan for New Road in the winter and has made a good start with his new side taking 8-55 in Sunday's Championship win over Essex.

"If I'm at my best, I don't see anyone keeping me out," he said.

"I was in the best nick of my life in the Ashes 2005. I want to get back there, and I know I can.

"People do doubt you and I do quite enjoy that because it is always nice to prove those people wrong.

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"A lot has been said in the media and, when your name is not being mentioned by commentators, it gets you going.

"You just want to rub it in their faces when you do get back in the side."

Jones knows he needs to get more domestic cricket under his belt if he is to push for an England place, but he says feels fit and confident after taking wickets at regular intervals for Worcestershire.

"It is going to be tough to get back into that side," he said. "There is plenty of competition for places.

"It has been a frustrating couple of years for me, going from such a high with the Ashes to such a low.

"I think Freddie Flintoff would agree with me as well after his injuries. To go through what we've gone through, our luck has got to change."

"I'm feeling good. It is a good couple of years since I felt as good as now."