HNAL

Harmison, impressive on his England return in the hnal Test against South Africa, had said last week that he was keen to play against Nottinghamshire.

The Theatre Royal in its Hnal incarnation (there were no fewer than three predecessors on the site, the Hrst opening in 1774) opened in 1904, three years after the Lyceum.

Defending champions Kent as well as Essex and Yorkshire last night claimed the hnal three quarter-hnal spots in the Twenty20 Cup.

The 40-year-old fears if Barry did pursue a move to Anheld he might live to regret it although the deal is currently in stalemate with Villa waiting to see if Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is prepared to come in with a fourth and hnal improved bid.

Roddick has twice reached the Wimbledon hnal - beaten by Federer on both occasions - and lost in the quarter-hnals to Richard Gasquet last year after squandering a two-set lead.