FLEDGLING fast bowler Matthew Fisher has his heart set on playing a leading role in Yorkshire's future success.

The 17-year-old seamer from Sheriff Hutton Bridge admits that his appetite has been whetted following three appearances in this season's LV= County Championship, as well as being involved in the title celebrations at Lord's.

Fisher, still completing his A-Levels at Easingwold School, wants to follow in the footsteps of the White Rose senior quicks, who have earned significant praise for their role in back-to-back titles.

He played in matches at Nottinghamshire, at home to Warwickshire – both in April – and at Hampshire earlier this month.

"Although I haven't done much this season, I'd like to think I've contributed a little bit to the success," said Fisher.

"But hopefully, in the near future, I can play more of a part in a Championship-winning team.

"Everyone wants to play a big part, to get the wickets that the likes of Jack Brooks, Ryan Sidebottom, Tim Bresnan and Steve Patterson have got or the runs that Jonny Bairstow and Brez have got.

"I think for a lot of the young lads at Yorkshire, with the success we've had over the last two years, it can only be good.

"We have found a method to win and we want to stick by that and have more success during the next few years."

Fisher was Yorkshire's leading Twenty20 wicket-taker this year with 16 from 13 matches, including a debut five-for against Derbyshire in May. He also took eight in eight one-day appearances.

He said: "I've gone beyond my expectations of what I would play this season. I thought it would maybe be a few one-dayers and one or two Championship matches maximum.

"But it's been a good one and something I can build on. I've learnt a lot over the last six months and hopefully I can take that into next year's performances."

Fisher remains eligible for England Under-19s, who have a one-day World Cup in Bangladesh early next year.

But with a Yorkshire pre-season tour in the offing, the maths, PE and psychology student admitted: "That might be a bit too much time away from school."