Time to drop Jason Roy for Headingley? Dominic Sibley or Sam Northeast for me - Roy has been given his chance in red ball cricket and still insists on playing the white ball game
Same squad selected for 3rd Test. Pundits think we should stick with Roy for the series. Time will tell. Smith not certain to play for Aussie.
Bad news for Aussie. Good break for us. Need to capitalise on this and keep the series alive. We need Root and Roy to up their game.
England have called up Surrey batsman Ollie Pope to be on standby for the third Ashes Test at Headingley if Jason Roy suffers a delayed concussion. Opener Roy, 29, was struck on the head during net practice on Tuesday but is available to play as it stands after passing a concussion test.
Summary England win toss and bowl England unchanged Roy fit after concussion doubt Australia: Smith out with concussion Opener Bancroft dropped for Harris Pace bowler Pattinson replaces Siddle Headingley, third Test, day one Australia lead 1-0 in five-match series Start delayed to 12.10
Good to see England finish off the job for once. Need to knock 300 or so to put them under huge pressure. Bit of a shame they have found another stubborn number four but I did wince when he took one full in the plums. That is going to hurt in the morning.