Afzaal is still hopeful he can play for England again (Getty Images)

Surrey batsman Usman Afzaal has revealed that he has not given up on playing for England again.

Afzaal told BBC London 94.9: "My main ambition is to play for England. But the first thing to do is win the respect of the [Surrey] players."

The 30-year-old only played for his country in the 2001 Ashes, where he featured in the last three Tests.

"If I'm playing well for the club it gives me a good chance to look even further," Afzaal said.

"Mark Ramprakash was the last batsman to be signed by Surrey so I know the club rates me."

The left-handed batsman who was born in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, signed a three-year contract with Surrey in September 2007 after previously playing for Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire.