England have named their 14-man squad for the Ashes.
Fast bowler Jofra Archer is set to make his Test debut while Ben Stokes has been re-appointed as vice-captain.
Earlier on Saturday Archer revealed that he played through "excruciating" pain caused by side strain during the second half of England's victorious World Cup campaign.
Meanwhile Olly Stone features in the side as a fast-bowling option while Joe Denly also made the cut.
The opening Test gets underway on Thursday at Edgbaston.
Somali football referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut
The United States has denied entry over the weekend to football referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been expected to be the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup match.
Brazil's Neymar to continue World Cup prep after MRI shows 'progress'
Neymar's recent MRI has revealed he's making "good progress" in his recovery from a calf injury as he attempts to represent Brazil in his fourth World Cup, the Brazilian Football Confederation announced on Monday.
UAE's Al Kamali to lead FIFA World Cup disciplinary committee
Emirati legal expert and Chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, Mohammed Al Kamali, will lead the Disciplinary Committee for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Netherlands defender Timber to miss World Cup with injury
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber will miss the 2026 World Cup after failing to recover from a groin injury, the Dutch Football Association said on Monday.
Suthar makes dream debut in India's largest Test victory
Manav Suthar's dream Test debut concluded with India registering their biggest test victory - by an innings and 300 runs against Afghanistan - inside three days of the one-off Test in New Chandigarh on Monday.
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