 Vaughan is currently playing golf at St Andrews |
England have played down claims Michael Vaughan could return from his knee injury to play in the Ashes finale. Vaughan was quoted in the Daily Mail as saying there is a "small window of opportunity" to play in the Test matches at Melbourne or Sydney.
But chairman of selectors David Graveney told BBC Sport the comments had been taken out of context.
"We know his rehab is going well and that's great news but there is a lot of water to go under the bridge," he said.
"He still hasn't had a bat. He is running but he hasn't twisted or turned on the knee."
In an interview with BBC Radio Five Live, Vaughan said he expects to start batting in training in the next few weeks.
He has repeatedly stated an aim to be fit for the one-day series in Australia which follows the Ashes Tests in January.
But he plans to travel to Australia before Christmas to give himself the opportunity of playing at some level, probably with the England Academy squad in Perth.
 | Plans are in place - they are not for public consumption - and they will be activated when he is passed fit Graveney on Vaughan's rehab |
Vaughan, 31, has already begun running and is currently taking part in golf's Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews as a "mental break" from his rehabilitation programme.
"I wouldn't play golf if it would in any way jeopardise my knee in any way," he said.
"I started running two weeks ago - only gentle running but that's a good sign.
"The real test will come when I start twisting and turning and sprinting."
Graveney refused to be drawn on plans to get Vaughan back in action in Australia.
"He's going to go as and when he is ready to play," he commented.
"Plans are in place - they are not for public consumption - and they will be activated when he is passed fit."
Vaughan is still England's first-choice captain despite not having played an international since November.
"It's been the hardest year mentally, not being able to play, not knowing when I'm going to play and constantly being involved in rehab," Vaughan added.
"Playing for your country and being away from home is hard but it's a lot harder when you're injured and you don't know when you're going to play again."
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