LANCASHIRE spinner Stephen Parry is targeting a place in next year’s World Twenty20 squad after winning an England recall for November’s series against Pakistan in the UAE.

On the day the county confirmed that Ashwell Prince will not be returning to the club next year, former Radcliffe junior Parry has been rewarded for an exceptional domestic summer of 20-over cricket, in which he was the NatWest Blast’s joint leading wicket-taker with 25.

The left-armer led Lancashire to their maiden T20 title last month by taking four wickets in two matches at Finals Day.

He will travel to the Emirates for a trio of T20 internationals between November 26-30.

Parry, 29, represented England in five limited overs at the start of last year, including at the World T20 in Bangladesh. The same tournament will take place in India next March.

Parry, not playing in Lancashire’s ongoing Championship match against Surrey at Emirates Old Trafford, said: “I got the phone call from James Whitaker (England’s National Selector), and I am absolutely delighted to get the chance of playing for my country once again.

“It’s always a proud moment to be called up, and for me there is no point playing county cricket if you don’t have an ambition to play internationally.

“I’ve been pleased with my form for Lancashire recently. With the World Cup around the corner, I will be determined to play well for England in the UAE.

“It’s been a great summer for Lancashire, especially in the T20 where we managed to win the Blast. The lads have played brilliantly, and I don’t think I’d be in this position without their support.”

Parry has been joined in the T20 squad by Lancashire team-mate Jos Buttler, who is in all three squads for the T20s, one-day internationals and Test matches.

Buttler is also not involved in the Championship match against Surrey, which the visitors have dominated during the first two days.

One man playing against Surrey who was named in the Test squad for three matches next month is Jimmy Anderson, who yesterday claimed his 700th career first-class wicket as the visitors were bowled out for a first-innings 480 after lunch.

Lancashire then responded with 141-5 from 40 overs at close.

Debutant Phil Mustard top-scored with 43 off 46 balls as he and Prince (38 not out) shared 63 after tea for the fifth wicket to recover from 57-4.