DAN LAWRENCE is earmarked to play in England’s first Test of the post-Ben Stokes era with Jordan Cox batting at number three because Jacob Bethell is out of the whole Pakistan series.Former vice-captain Ollie Pope returns as batting and wicketkeeping cover, while seamers Brydon Carse and Sam Cook have also been recalled in a 16-strong squad for the first two Tests at Headingley and Lord’s this month.

DAN LAWRENCE is earmarked to play in England’s first Test of the post-Ben Stokes era with Jordan Cox batting at number three because Jacob Bethell is out of the whole Pakistan series.

Former vice-captain Ollie Pope returns as batting and wicketkeeping cover, while seamers Brydon Carse and Sam Cook have also been recalled in a 16-strong squad for the first two Tests at Headingley and Lord’s this month.

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