Definition: In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Try to find the best answer that is most likely to fill in "_". Note that the URLs in the text have been replaced with [Link].
Input: Surrey director of cricket Alec Stewart has praised Kevin Pietersen's 'outstanding' character, but admitted the batsman's chances of an England return are slim. Pietersen has rejoined Surrey to play in LV= County Championship Division Two in a bid to win a Test recall for the Ashes this summer. The 34-year-old was sacked by the England and Wales Cricket Board after the 2013-14 Ashes whitewash, but Stewart revealed he has never had any problems with his attitude. Kevin Pietersen has been hailed for his 'outstanding character' by Surrey chief Alec Stewart Pietersen shared a picture of himself celebrating Australia's World Cup win with James FaulknerKevin Pietersen has joined Surrey in bid to win England recall for AshesBatsman was sacked by the ECB following the 2013-14 Ashes whitewashDirector of cricket Alec Stewart has praised his 'outstanding character' but admits chances of a recall are slim 
 Question:Stewart accepted, though, that Pietersen's hopes of playing for _ again were likely to be dashed.

England