Jason Roy is set to make his Test debut after being named in England’s squad for their match against Ireland at Lord’s.
The Surrey opener and limited overs specialist was a star of the recent World Cup triumph and is to be given the platform to prove he can also deliver in Test cricket.
England’s one-day international vice captain Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes – the hero of Sunday’s victory over New Zealand – are rested ahead of the Ashes series which begins on August 1.
In a blow to hopes of toppling Australia, Mark Wood has been ruled out for four to six weeks with the left side strain sustained in the World Cup final.
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Jofra Archer is also missing because of a side strain and will be given a period of rest before being considered for Ashes selection.
An ECB statement read: “Archer will have a period of rest before being considered for selection during the Specsavers Ashes Test Series.
“He will have a short break in Barbados before returning to the UK later this month.”
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