Jonathan Trott has dismissed concerns voiced by South Africa captain Graeme Smith over the time the England batsman takes between deliveries.

Smith was unhappy with Trott's approach during the drawn first Test at Centurion, feeling that the right-hander should keep play flowing at the bowler's pace.

He said: "I'm all for a batter taking their time but when a bowler has to keep stopping it's frustrating.

"It's not something we are going to lose sleep over, but it's a second here and there for him to make a better effort to improve the pace of the game - which is what everyone wants."

Trott replied: "I won't be trying to do anything different. I've never really had any complaints before.

"It's one of those things I do to get myself prepared and make sure I'm in the right frame of mind to help contribute to the England side.

"I don't play cricket to get under people's skin - I play cricket to be effective. I have my things I do to get myself ready for battle.

"Maybe it can mess with their over rate or whatever, but it's just what I do and I won't be changing it.

"It's what's got me to this position to be able to play for England."