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NICK COMPTON has vowed to nail down the England No 3 spot, despite the challenge of new boy James Vince.

South African-born batsman Compton has struggled for early season form at Middlesex and his highest score so far this summer is 44. In contrast, Vince has forced his way into the England Test squad for the first time and represents a serious threat to his place.

But Compton, who opened the batting in his first spell in international cricket, believes he has yet to