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Jonathan Trott backs struggling Ian Bell

Ian Bell can rediscover his form ahead of the Test series against Sri Lanka according to Jonathan Trott.

Jonathan Trott has backed Ian Bell to return to top form during the Test series against Sri Lanka this month.

Bell managed a high score of just 29 in the series against Pakistan last month and has struggled for form in the warm-up matches in Sri Lanka.

However, Trott believes that Bell's experience will help him through his current bad patch.

Trott said: "In the 12 months before the UAE tour [against Pakistan], Ian was probably our leading run-scorer with Alastair Cook.

"He's obviously had a few bad Tests, which is disappointing, but he'll want to put that right.

"I've played a lot of cricket with him for Warwickshire and England so I know his game pretty well. He looks in good touch and he'll be okay."

Trott scored a century on day two of England's match against a Sri Lanka Development XI on Wednesday.

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