First-game centurion Liam Patterson-White has urged Nottinghamshire to keep hold of the culture which has bred success as Middlesex visit Trent Bridge for the second and final pre-season friendly of 2026.

Patterson-White made 100 before retiring unbeaten against Loughborough UCCE in the first fixture of the Green and Golds’ home warm-ups as the hosts racked up 445-7 in just 76 overs.

Now, he has encouraged his teammates to be similarly ruthless in continuing their march towards the start of the season, which is now under a week away.

“I think the way we go about things now; we’ve got a clear culture as a team where we know what we’re about,” said Patterson-White.

“It’s really important for us to go out and have that winning mentality in every game, even for pre-season friendlies as well.

“There will be a little bit about Middlesex as we prepare, but the majority of the time, it is about ourselves, trying to replicate what we did last season.”

Head Coach Peter Moores has named a squad of 13 for the clash with the Seaxes, with South African wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne welcomed back.

Verreynne will take the field at Trent Bridge for the first time in 2026 as he begins a third stint with Nottinghamshire, while seamer Tom Giles is also included.

As for Patterson-White, he admits his 77-ball ton against Loughborough was a source of pride, but remains keen to ensure his preparation continues apace with bat and ball.

“It’s always nice to hit the ground running early on in these pre-season friendly fixtures.” he said.

“To go out, get a score, and get some miles in the legs is really nice. That said though, looking forward, the aim is to just keep going.”

In particular, the 27-year-old explained how his preference for a free-scoring style with the bat helps him slot into the approach that Nottinghamshire look to take.

On a personal level, he was also especially delighted to be able to share in the success of a long-time local teammate and friend in Lyndon James.

“I think the way I naturally play is quite aggressive, so to be able to imprint myself on a team in a certain way is always really important,” he explained.

“It’s nice every time [Lyndon and I] walk out onto the field together!” he continued.

“For both of us to make contributions with the bat and get off the ground running is really nice, while for me, I always want to put bowlers under pressure, regardless of format.”