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David Gower: 'Jonathan Trott will be remembered as a fine player'

Jonathan Trott will be remembered as a fine player for England, says David Gower.

Former England captain David Gower has said that Jonathan Trott will be fondly remembered after his retirement yesterday.

The 34-year-old quit international cricket after a poor return to the international fold against the West Indies, just over a year after he was sent home from Australia with a stress-related issue.

Trott spent four years as England's number three batsman, and Gower has said that people will remember him as a successful player.

He told Sky Sports News: "Everyone will remember Jonathan for the good stuff, and there were four or five years of really good stuff, starting with a hundred against Australia at The Oval in his debut Test match. He was a tough nut, and for him to come back at all was a major achievement.

"I think if you look back at that first part of his career, both in Test cricket and one-day cricket, he gave a lot to the team and I think that is where people will happily, and with a smile, remember him."

Trott scored nine Test centuries and averaged 44.08 in 52 matches.

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Jonathan Trott of England walks off the field after being dismissed by Mitchell Johnson of Australia during day three of the First Ashes Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba on November 23, 2013
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