England identify similar squad for Ashes finale however might clean up assault
Australia retained the Urn at Old Trafford on Sunday after the ultimate day’s play was washed out and not using a ball being bowled. That got here on the again of a penultimate day during which solely 30 overs have been doable as a consequence of heavy rain in Manchester, thwarting England’s bid to arrange a collection decider after they’d dominated the primary three days.
The similar 14-man squad has been named for this week’s finale at the Oval, which begins on Thursday, however England might nonetheless make modifications to clean up their seam assault.
Chris Woakes struggled throughout Australia’s second innings at Old Trafford having performed back-to-back Tests following his recall at Headingley, whereas Stuart Broad has performed 5 Tests on the spin this summer season and James Anderson once more regarded wanting his greatest on his residence floor. Mark Wood once more excelled, however the fast has additionally now performed back-to-back Tests off an extended lay-off and his workload takes infamous administration.
Bowling modifications: Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson might each come into the England assault
/ Getty ImagesOllie Robinson and Josh Tongue are in rivalry to play, the latter having take five-for towards Leicestershire within the County Championship after being launched to play for Worcestershire final week.
Pat Cummins’ group need to turn out to be the primary Australian facet to win a collection on English soil outright since 2001, with Stokes yesterday urging followers to get behind the house facet as if the Ashes have been nonetheless on the road.