Let Harmy loose in Ashes urges ex-England skipper

ALEC STEWART wants to see Steve Harmison unleashed on the Australians this summer.

The former England batsman was in the island this week with Welsh rugby legend Jonathan Davies for the Guernsey launch of Clydesdale Bank, of which the pair are ambassadors.

And Stewart took time to speak to the media when he made a point of calling for the selection of the temperamental Durham fast bowler for this summer's Ashes, provided he has a good start to the season with his county.

'There are three key players for me - Kevin Pietersen, Andrew Flintoff and Steve Harmison,' said Stewart about the Ashes.

'Harmison has got a huge part to play. When he's on song, there are not many who fancy facing him.

'He's got that X-factor and I hope he gets it right. I'd play him.'

Once a regular fixture, Harmison has been in and out of the England set up for the last couple years.

He has complained of homesickness on tours and his overall demeanour has led to some critics, including former England captain Michael Atherton, to question his commitment.