Swann on his way to a 50 against Yorkshire (Getty)

Nottinghamshire spinner Graeme Swann says he is relishing the extra responsibility of being moved up the batting order.

He has scored half centuries in both his county championship games since being promoted to number six.

He told BBC Radio Nottingham: "I've always been badgering the coach and captain to get me up the order. I'm trying to justify that.

"I love batting. I don't want to go back down the order."