IAN Bell will return to the scene of one of his greatest triumphs tomorrow determined to make history by becoming the first player to score two Test centuries at Riverside.

Bell was England's match-winner when the North-East venue last staged Test cricket, smashing an unbeaten 162 as Bangladesh were beaten by an innings and 27 runs two summers ago.

That knock, which was the 25-year-old's maiden Test century, is still his highest Test score, and he has retained the bat he used as a memento of his efforts.

The achievement will be at the forefront of his mind when he strides out to face the West Indies this weekend and, while the standard of opposition might be tougher, Bell is hoping that the outcome of his innings is the same.

"That Bangladesh game was one I'll never forget," said the Warwickshire batsman, who also scored an unbeaten century in the opening Test of this summer.

"Everyone remembers their first hundred in Test cricket and I felt very lucky to have got mine so early. I've kept the bat because it will always mean something to me.

"I don't really consider this to be a lucky ground, but it's definitely a ground that's special to me.

"I know people might say that it was only Bangladesh, but it was still Test cricket and that's all that matters to me.

"A Test century is always something to feel proud about, and it goes without saying that I would love to get another at Riverside this weekend."