DROITWICH Spa-based cricket star Ashley Giles has embarked on England's tour of the West Indies.

Giles flew out to Jamaica with the rest of Michael Vaughan's squad last Wednesday ahead of a two-month trip.

England are due to play four Tests and seven one-day internationals between March 11 and May 5. They warmed-up with a three-day match against Jamaica, which was due to finish today (Wednesday).

The 30-year-old recorded test best figures of 8-133 during a tour of Sri Lanka at the end of last year.