Resigned to the fact Sam Robson won’t play for Australia, Test opener Chris Rogers says England would be mad not to call up the rising cricket star.

Australian batsman Rogers has watched his Middlesex teammate flourish in county cricket this season and says he’d be disappointed if Robson didn’t win his full Test debut for England’s summer battles against Sri Lanka and India.

Australian-born Robson, who has pledged his allegiance to England, smashed 163 and 41 not out in this week’s 10-wicket victory over Nottinghamshire at Lord’s and Rogers says he deserves a crack at international cricket.

“I’d be very disappointed if they didn’t pick him,” said Rogers, who scored 63 not out to guide Middlesex to their first league victory of the campaign.

“I think Robbo’s ready and I’d like to see him picked.

“He’s got such a great head on his shoulders, and I think that’s a great sign for a young guy.”

“He has the game but he needs to also have the right mindset.

“I think he’s got that and the rest is up to him really.”

Sydney-born Robson is on the cusp of Test action for England, after racking up a host of winter centuries with the England Player Programme and England Lions.

The 24-year-old swapped Australia for London after leaving school, and has spent the last six years driving through the Middlesex ranks.

Rogers jokingly conceded he would love to see Robson at the top of the order in Australia’s ranks rather than with England.

Now the decision is made though, Rogers said he can’t wait to see his Middlesex opening partner thrive at Test level.

“I think it’s pretty hard to take David’s (Warner) spot at the moment, but maybe he should take mine,” Rogers joked.

“Behind closed doors I’d probably say to Robbo that I think he should be playing for us but he’s made his choice and good luck to him.

“I’ll support him whatever he chooses.

“I’m particularly happy for Robbo, I think he’s showing everyone he’s a class player and could be the answer as an opener.”