England will play their first Test match since losing the Ashes when they take on New Zealand later this week

England are already blooding one debutant in opener Emilio Gay and are mulling over Baker’s claims as they assess a mixed weather forecast.

England will play their first Test match since losing the Ashes when they take on New Zealand later this week

The 22-year-old returns to the England team for the first time since he took the match-winning wicket against India with a broken finger last July.

June 2 : England announced their 12-player squad for the first test against New Zealand, which begins at Lord's on Thursday.Ben Stokes (captain), Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Shoaib…

The 22-year-old returns to the England team for the first time since he took the match-winning wicket against India with a broken finger last July

Emilio Gay is poised for his Test debut, with Sonny Baker also in contention, while Ollie Robinson returns after a two-year absence in England's 12-player squad.

A decision will be made on Thursday over whether the exciting Hampshire fast bowler joins Emilio Gay on debut at Lord's

England captain Ben Stokes will lead the side, which also includes key players such as Joe Root, Harry Brook and Ben Duckett. | Cricket

Captain Tom Latham has won the toss and chosen to unleash New Zealand’s intimidating pace attack against England in the test cricket series opener at Lord’s.