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

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

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…

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

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His big day turned sour when he nicked Kyle Jamieson to first slip for just eight in the sixth over of the morning.

However, the 26-year-old fell early in the first session. England badly want a replacement for Zak Crawley, and Gay is their best bet at present. | Cricket

England cricket team opener Emilio Gay shone for his side in the 3rd innings of the Lord's Test versus New Zealand on Friday