England name unchanged squad for Oval Ashes Test

England have named an unchanged 14-man squad for the fifty Ashes Take a look at on the Kia Oval, as they give the impression of being to bounce again from the frustration of drawing in Manchester with a win to sq. the collection.

Regardless of being “pretty much perfect throughout”within the phrases of captain Ben Stokes, England have been unable to pressure victory at Previous Trafford as heavy rain over the weekend meant solely 30 overs have been potential on day 4 and none in any respect on day 5.

As in 2019, England go to south London unable to win the collection however with the motivation of denying Australia their first win on these shores since 2001. “It’s a large recreation for us and 2-2 sounds lots higher than 3-1,” Stokes stated.

England must assess the health of Chris Woakeswho has had a significant impression in his two appearances and is the facet’s second-leading wicket-taker with 12, however has reported feeling quad stiffness.

The Headingley Take a look at was Woakes’ first within the format since England toured the Caribbean in March 2022 and he stated final week, earlier than the fourth Take a look at began, that he had pulled up “extraordinarily sore” after bowling 35 overs throughout the match in Leeds.

He added that taking part in back-to-back Checks “will not be a problem” if chosen to play at The Oval, and that “the adrenaline and the event” would get him by. However with a World Cup in India looming later this 12 months, England might determine to not threat one among their fundamental all-format gamers.

“There are some drained our bodies and we’ve got a brief interval till the Oval so we must see who’s match then.” Stokes to BBC

Mark Wood‘s workload is more likely to be monitored and England additionally face a choice over whether or not to incorporate James Anderson of their XI. Michael Vaughan, the previous England captain, stated the collection of Anderson – who has 4 wickets at 76.50 within the collection – had cost England at Old Trafford and his place might come below menace from Ollie Robinson or Josh Tongue.

England squad for the fifth Take a look at: Ben Stokes (capt), Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Jonathan Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes, Mark Wooden