After his comeback series against England, Roach has responded well to the need to alter his lines and lengths on the slower and drier pitches in Bulawayo

Liam Brickhill in Bulawayo30-Oct-2017Kemar Roach is enjoying his return to West Indies’ Test side. After 11 wickets at 29.81 in his comeback series against England, Roach has responded well to the need to alter his lines and lengths on the slower and drier pitches in Bulawayo as West Indies’ senior seamer. His control with the ball was vital to their success in the first Test, and he was equally disciplined in picking up 3 for 44 in the first innings of the second match.”England obviously has much easier conditions for fast bowling,” Roach said. “Coming here is much harder. You have to be patient and hope the batsman makes a mistake. It’s pretty tough on the mind to be running in for a couple of overs and not beat the bat or cause any problems for the batsmen.”The road back to Test cricket was a long one for Roach. Sidelined by an ankle injury during the Centurion Test in December 2014, he lost pace and penetration and was left out of the home Tests against India last year. His 23 wickets in the 2016-17 edition of West Indies’ domestic four-day competition prompted a recall, and now Roach is making up for lost time.”I’ve been working hard in the nets with Roddy Estwick, I think I’m in some good form now and I’m trying to realise that form as much as possible,” Roach said. “I’m not getting any younger now so I’m trying to get as many wickets as I can while I’m in form.”We had Curtly Ambrose as one of our bowling coaches a few months ago, and he always emphasises a good length and line. I’ve lost some pace, yes, but it’s about using more skill. I’ve been trying to adjust to become better at that.”Without the pace of old, Roach has been putting some of his newfound skills to good use in Zimbabwe. His use of the crease, delivering the ball from unlikely angles, presentation of the seam and a canny slower ball have all brought success. So has his consistency. “The pitch is very slow and there isn’t much carry, so it’s about being consistent and bowling in the right areas with some variations,” Roach explained.West Indies trailed Zimbabwe by 248 runs after the second day of the second Test in Bulawayo, but Roach backed his team’s batsmen to solidify their strong position. “There are a lot of runs in that wicket,” he said. “The new ball hasn’t been doing much, no major bounce or seam movement. I think once the guys settle and put their heads down to bat, I think we’ll be fine.”

Tottenham Hotspur’s new Premier League season gets underway later today, with it the true beginning of the Ange Postecoglou era…

Who could replace Harry Kane?

However, his short tenure thus far has been dominated by the uncertain future of Harry Kane, which was decided just yesterday as he finally signed for Bayern Munich.

It ended months of speculation, but also has left the new boss without his star man on the eve of the new campaign, and without ample time to replace him before their clash with Brentford gets underway.

Read the latest Tottenham transfer news HERE…

Therefore, the question remains as to who will fill the gaping vacancy left, and how the team will set up.

Despite having endured a tough debut year in north London, the outstanding candidate must be Richarlison, who has seemingly beaten his injury woes to make himself available.

How good is Richarlison?

Whilst a near-impossible task to replace the 30 goals Kane recorded in the league last season, and the 280 he has scored across his 19 years there, perhaps Postecoglou will instead look to deploy the forward who will best align with his system and help spearhead the pressing system.

After all, The Coaches Voice wrote on his style: “Under him, they pressed aggressively, often high up the pitch, after losing the ball.”

Fortunately for the Australian, he has inherited a striker more than capable of fulfilling such a system, with Postecoglou outlining Richarlison's work rate and passion that embodies this:

“He has got, and I think people dismiss it a bit, a really strong work ethic.

“He works hard for the team and a lot of what he does, does not get seen. His pressing, his runs. Sometimes he does not get the ball but he is always making those runs and he is a constant nuisance for defenders. I have said before that I really like Richy.

“He is someone who has got all of the attributes that I look for in a striker, in that he has got the strong work ethic, he is always in the right areas and he is presenting himself and making a presence of himself in the right areas for the way we play.”

Despite having scored just once in the league all season last term, this could largely be attributed to a lack of game time and the unsavoury working environment he had joined, cultivated by Antonio Conte.

After all, he did average just 38 minutes per game in the league.

Now, with a fresh, hungry and exciting new era set to be ushered in, Richarlison could finally be handed the chance to shine for a boss who will clearly put his faith in the Brazil international.

He has showcased his quality in front of goal in the past after all, scoring ten and assisting five in his final campaign with Everton, and posting a further three strikes in the recent World Cup too.

It seems that only the Lilywhites have failed to attain his true level, despite Conte still branding his £90k-per-week forward a “warrior”.

What makes him even more of a must-start is his history against the Bees, as he enjoyed a fine afternoon against them back in 2022, scoring and assisting in a disappointing loss at Goodison Park. That clash saw him earn a 7.8 Sofascore rating, the second-highest of anyone on the pitch that day.

Despite struggling with nine men, he battled away and proved to be a true nuisance for the travelling outfit. The hope will be he can emulate such a display today.

With Postecoglou needing someone to step up in their hour of need, the former Toffees hero has the chance to stamp his claim as someone who is deserving of a first-team spot every single week.

He has all the qualities to thrive within the new system, it makes perfect sense to give him that opportunity to prove everyone wrong by boldly replacing Kane at Spurs.

An update has emerged on Sunderland and their search for another number nine option before the end of the summer transfer window…

What's the latest Sunderland transfer news?

According to the Northern Echo, the Black Cats are hoping to make a breakthrough and reach an agreement to sign Zorya Lugansk centre-forward Nazariy Rusyn as sporting director Kristjaan Speakman attempts to bolster Tony Mowbray's squad.

The report claims that the recruitment team have held talks over a deal for the Ukraine international and cites reports in his home country that an offer of €2m (£1.7m) has been lodged for his services.

It states that negotiations are now ongoing and that they hope to secure a deal before the club's next match, which is against Rotherham on Saturday.

How good is Nazariy Rusyn?

The 24-year-old marksman has been in fine form for Zorya since the start of last season and could come in to partner Ross Stewart in attack, once the current Black Cats ace is back from his Achilles injury.

Ellis Simms and the Scotland international partnered each other as part of a front two in six matches in August of last year and struck up a wonderful connection.

The Everton loanee plundered three goals whilst the ex-Ross County man produced five goals and three assists.

This shows that Stewart is able to thrive alongside another striker and that is why he could excel next to Rusyn, particularly when you consider his record for Zorya.

The Ukrainian attacker has scored 14 goals and provided six assists across 32 league matches since the start of the 2022/23 campaign. Meanwhile, no current Sunderland player managed more than ten Championship goals last term and no striker produced more than three assists.

This suggests that Rusyn has the potential to offer a much-needed goal threat for Mowbray's side if he is able to translate his form over to English football this season. He is a striker who can both score and assist goals and this could make him a difficult player for opposition defences to deal with due to his ability within the box and in the build-up phase to create for others.

The Zorya star, who was described as "random" by journalist Josh Bunting upon being linked to the club, also caught the eye at youth level for Ukraine with seven goals in 12 caps for their U19 and U21 teams combined, which included six in ten for the latter.

His presence at the top end of the pitch could cause defenders to focus on him and take some of the attention away from Stewart in the same way that Simms did, which could allow the Scottish dynamo to recapture his immense form from last season.

The 26-year-old hotshot, who Mowbray confirmed is around six weeks away from returning to action, averaged a Sofascore rating of 7.40 across 13 Championship matches last term and produced a phenomenal ten goals and three assists.

Stewart was the team's outstanding performer as no other player within the squad averaged a Sofascore rating higher than 7.03, which illustrates how influential he can be for the Black Cats upon his return.

Now, imagine him and Rusyn terrorising opposition defences on a regular basis with their ability to be lethal scorers who can also create for their teammates.

Aston Villa could be forced to re-enter the transfer market after the horrific injury sustained by Emiliano Buendia, however, reports have identified a potential target that Unai Emery could make a swoop for.

The Argentine sustained a significant anterior cruciate ligament injury during training less than a week before the club’s Premier League season opener against Newcastle United, leaving Emery short in his position.

Having spent around £76m of their speculated £150m budget, there could be room for Monchi and his fellow countryman to manoeuvre another capture to replenish the attack in Buendia’s long-term absence.

Who could Aston Villa sign this summer?

With Moussa Diaby, Pau Torres and Youri Tielemans already acquired, Italian midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo is poised to arrive at Villa Park soon on an initial loan deal from Galatasaray.

Read the latest Aston Villa transfer news HERE…

Another star has been linked with a move to the Midlands, with Caught Offside claiming that the Villans may consider a late pounce for Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho.

According to the site’s sources, the ‘mounting interest’ surrounding the 23-year-old could result in a ‘late transfer dash’, as the player continues to struggle at Old Trafford.

The Englishman was rumoured to be of interest to Villa in June, with FootballTransfers linking the player and the club with a rumoured price tag of £60m wanted by the Red Devils.

What is Jadon Sancho’s playing style?

Deployed on the left wing, with the ability to play on the right side when called upon, the right-footed forward enjoys isolating defenders in the wide channels before venturing in field to showcase his strengths in the final third.

Having been described as “frightening” by U23 scout Antonio Mango in the past, the London-born dynamo made his name in Germany, making an audacious move aged just 17 to join Borussia Dortmund from Manchester City’s academy.

After four years in yellow, Sancho bid farewell to the Bundesliga with 114 goal contributions for the club in 137 appearances in all competitions.

Such form needs little introduction, with United snatching his talents in 2021 with the hope that he could translate his rich form in Germany back in his home country.

So far, the Englishman has failed to hit anywhere close to his best, scoring 12 goals in all competitions so far for the Red Devils, suggesting that his mind is far away from being settled at the club.

For Villa, a talent as relentless as Sancho’s could be welcomed with open arms to players currently at Villa Park, particularly striker Ollie Watkins who could relish in the presence of the forward.

In the Bundesliga, the 23-year-old hit double figures for assists in all three of his full seasons, recording a personal high of 18 assists in the 2018/19 campaign, with play-making abilities that could have Watkins dreaming.

Accustomed to playing to the side of the striker whilst at Dortmund when performing at his best, the former City academy star could thrive with a forward as prolific as the 27-year-old at his disposal.

The Villa number 11 netted 15 goals in the Premier League last term, with Villa’s top creator in terms of assists that year being Jacob Ramsey, who set up eight goals for his teammates.

With a creator capable of hitting close to 20 assists in a league campaign, Watkins could reach even further levels than last year by playing alongside a playmaker in the calibre of Sancho.

Emery could significantly bolster his attack in making an audacious swoop for the Englishman, who could rediscover his form at Villa Park with the help of their trusted line-leader.

Leeds United have a 'genuine' interest in Manchester United full-back Brandon Williams as Daniel Farke looks to build a team capable of winning promotion this term, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.

Is Brandon Williams going to Leeds United?

As per The Independent, Leeds United are plotting a move for Williams this summer as German coach Farke seeks to take his side back to the Premier League at the first time of asking.

The report states that Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag would prefer to facilitate a permanent exit so he can reinvest money back into his squad at Old Trafford.

Williams made just a solitary appearance for Manchester United last term in a cameo against Burnley in the EFL Cup in a season mired by injury on a personal level for the former England Under-21 international, as per Transfermarkt.

Capology understand that Williams earns £65,000 per week on the books of the Red Devils, though he only has one more year left on his contract at the club.

Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw look to be ahead of Williams in the pecking order at left-back and it looks as if he may need to seek a new challenge; nevertheless, FootballTransfers have indicated that Manchester United have yet to make a definitive decision on his future.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, journalist Jacobs has confirmed that Leeds United hold a 'genuine' interest in bringing Williams to Elland Road.

Jacobs stated: "Leeds' interest is genuine and Manchester United's desire is to sell Williams rather than send him out on a loan deal.

"That was partly due to an injury at the beginning of last season, and now there's just too many left-backs, so there's clearly no pathway for Williams."

What comes next on the agenda for Leeds United?

Interestingly, should he remain on the 65k per week he's currently on, he would be the third joint highest earner at the club.

Leeds United will hope they can use Crysencio Summerville's late heroics against Cardiff City last week to generate some momentum as the Dutchman spared the Whites' blushes to earn a 2-2 draw at home to the Bluebirds on the opening day of the Sky Bet Championship campaign, as per BBC Sport.

Nevertheless, changes to Farke's squad look likely to occur between now and the close of play in the market. Saudi Arabian outfit Al Qasdiah are said to be eyeing Leeds United defender Liam Cooper, who are managed by former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler, as per talkSPORT.

Coventry City midfielder Gustavo Hamer is a target for Leeds United and the Sky Blues would accept a bid in the region of £12 million for the Brazilian-Dutch playmaker, according to Football Insider.

If nobody meets their eight-figure valuation, Mark Robins' men could be willing to lose Hamer on a free transfer when his contract expires at the club in 2024.

Greek outlet Sportime claim that AZ Alkmaar defender Pantelis Chatzidiakos has agreed to join Leeds United, though there is still some divergence from both clubs over what his potential transfer fee would be to make the move to Elland Road.

Leeds United may be crying out for a striker, having already bolstered their backline sufficiently, but that should not rush manager Daniel Farke into a move to fix that issue…

Is Michail Antonio leaving West Ham United?

However, Football Transfers seem to suggest that might be the case, as they detail the future of West Ham United's leading no.9 Michail Antonio.

The Jamaica international has been a fine talisman for the Irons over the years but age has been cruel to the forward, who has seen his physical assets wane somewhat. He remains a willing runner and impressive with his hold-up play, but the goals have just started to dry up.

Read the latest Leeds transfer news HERE…

So, to suggest that Elland Road could be one of his potential destinations as he reportedly pushes for an east London exit should worry fans, as their interest in the ageing marksman would barely even mark an upgrade on last season's struggling Patrick Bamford.

Is Michail Antonio any good?

With 276 appearances for the Hammers under his belt, there have been particularly proficient periods in the 33-year-old's career that led to widespread praise.

However, those moments have been far less frequent in recent times, with the former Nottingham Forest ace having only mustered seven goals across 37 appearances in all domestic competitions last term. It marked a sharp drop off from his 2021/22 season, where he scored ten and assisted eight in the Premier League alone.

The £85k-per-week star was even lambasted by Glen Johnson during West Ham's most recent season, where they were threatened with relegation for a period. He noted:

"Michail Antonio always works hard but his form has not been great for some time now. The problem with a player like Antonio, even when his form is good, he's still not a natural goalscorer and won't give you loads of goals.

"When he's out of form, he can run around and draw some fouls, but that's not good enough in the Premier League. For a struggling team, you have to give more."

Even Bamford recently managed to amass six goals across 31 appearances in the league and the FA Cup, with the main issue surrounding the 29-year-old being his profligacy in front of goal.

The former Chelsea man missed 13 big chances in the Premier League but clearly had a knack for being in the right areas – Antonio did miss seven of his own too.

Such a troublesome tenure has come just two years after the marksman scored 17 and assisted a further eight in their return season back in the top flight, suggesting it had not been that long since he was instead one of the division's most lethal assets.

Having since been thwarted by injuries of late, this has had a huge impact on his freshness.

Yet, given he is four years Antonio's junior and with his peak arguably surpassing that of David Moyes' striker too, there is little value in bringing in such an old forward to occupy a position that could see Bamford easily recapture his form.

His most recent period in the Championship did see him fire them to the title too, with 20 goal contributions in the league.

With the years he has on him, which also hands the former England international a higher likelihood to replicate his lethal past, it could be argued that signing Antonio would be to bring in an unnecessary, far worse option.

كشف حسام حسن المدير الفني لمنتخب مصر الأول حقيقة تعرض لاعبي الأهلي لـ أحمال تدريبية زائدة أثناء تواجدهم في معسكر الفراعنة خلال شهر مارس الماضي، موضحًا موقف محمد صلاح من الانضمام للمعسكر القادم.

ويستعد منتخب مصر لخوض معسكر خلال شهر يونيو المقبل من أجل خوض مواجهات تصفيات إفريقيا المؤهلة لنهائيات كأس العالم 2026.

وقال حسام حسن في تصريحات صحفية: “لاعبو الأهلي لم يتعرضوا لإصابات مع منتخب مصر، وذلك بخلاف إمام عاشور والتي كانت إصابة قدرية، ولكن كوكا لعب أساسيًا مع الأهلي في مباراة سيمبا وسجل هدفا، وأنا عندما عرفت أن حسين الشحات مصاب وأبلغته بالعودة لناديه للعلاج”.

وأكمل: “خالد بيبو قال لي قبل معسكر مارس إن كوكا مصاب وعبدالمنعم يشعر بـ اجهاد، ومع ذلك كنت حريصا أنهما لا يشاركان في التدريبات الجماعية إلا إذا كانا جاهزين تمامًا، وهذا ما حدث”.

وتابع: “محمد صلاح سيتواجد في المعسكر المقبل، كان يحتاج لأن يتدرج في المباريات مع فريقه وهذا ما تم، وأنا سعيد بعودة محمد الشناوي، وهو قائد له أهمية كبيرة وقد يتواجد في معسكر المنتخب بجانب مصطفى شوبير المتألق”.

واستطرد: “أحمد فتوح وأبو جبل أنا الذي أعدتهما مع سموحة بعد استغناء الزمالك عنهما، وليس لدي أي مشكلة مع عمر كمال ولكنه سبق وأن شعر بالضيق بسبب اشراكي له في مركز الظهير الأيمن، ولكن هل هو حزين الآن على مشاركتي له في هذا المركز؟”.

طالع | “هل هذا موقف يصدر من لاعب؟”.. حسام حسن يكشف تفاصيل أزمة عمر مرموش

وواصل: “الناس تقول إن هناك مشكلة مع أحمد شوبير، ولكني قمت بضم مصطفى شوبير لأول مرة في حياته بالمعسكر الماضي، منتخب مصر فوق كل شيء”.

وزاد: “سام مرسي صنع إنجازا جيدا مع فريقه ولكنه لم ينجح مع منتخب مصر قبل ذلك، وهو ومحمد النني حتو قد لا أكون في حاجة إليهما الآن ولكن قد احتاجهما مستقبلاً”.

وأتم: “أبلغت كولر قبل معسكر مارس أن هذا أول معسكر لي مع منتخب مصر وحدثته عن الظروف مع الفراعنة وقال لي (الله يكون في عونك)”.

Manchester United's deal for Benjamin Pavard is now on "standby" following the revelation that former captain Harry Maguire is staying at the club for now, per transfers expert Fabrizio Romano.

Manchester United news – what is the latest?

It's been a mostly successful summer of transfer business for United so far this year.

The arrival of Mason Mount from Chelsea for around £55m should instantly impact the team's midfield and help create more competition among the players already there.

Andre Onana was always going to be a good signing and was only made all the more of a necessity once David de Gea left the club upon his contract running out.

Read the latest Manchester United transfer news HERE…

And whilst Rasmus Hojlund is still only a youngster – an incredibly inexperienced one at that – he was able to show in his short time with Atalanta that he has the raw attributes to eventually become the club's leading number nine, even if that doesn't happen this season.

However, for as good as these three signings have been, it's the club's inability to shift their unwanted stars that is causing them problems, with Scott McToninay, Donny van de Beek and especially Harry Maguire all still at the club.

The former captain looked like he would be joining West Ham United just a few days ago, but Sky Sports News have revealed that the deal was never that close and Maguire had never even spoken to David Moyes.

This is an issue for Erik ten Hag's side as without the 30-year-old leaving for the reported £30m, their attempts to sign Bayern Munich star Benjamin Pavard will become a lot harder, with Sky Sports reporting that signing the Frenchman without sending someone the other way would've had negative implications on FFP.

This has left the World Cup winner in an awkward position as despite informing his club that he wants to leave, his opportunity to do so could have gone, per transfers expert Fabrizio Romano.

He explained the situation on his YouTube channel, saying:

"On standby now Benjamin Pavard to Manchester United because the player was waiting for United. He told in any case to Bayern that he's not going to extend the contract and he wants to leave for this opportunity with United.

"Let's see now what's going to happen because it was linked to Harry Maguire; let's see what happens now between Pavard and Man United.

"For sure, this Maguire story is not helping the deal, but again let's see what happens with Maguire in general also the other clubs the next couple of weeks.

How tall is Benjamin Pavard?

The 27-year-old stands 6 foot 1 tall and would be United's joint tallest full-back alongside Luke Shaw were he to join this summer and play on the flanks, but he would be the shortest centre-back.

He had an outstanding season for the Bundesliga champions last year, starting 27 games, scoring four goals, providing one assist taking 1.1 shots per game, maintaining a passing accuracy of 89.9%, winning 2.1 aerial duals per game, winning two Man-of-the-Match awards and averaging an outrageously good match rating of 7.17, per WhoScored.

Were the Red Devils to sign the £82,000-a-week man, they would also have an incredibly versatile player at their disposal as in his 256 senior appearances, he has played in six different positions on the pitch, an attribute that would surely make life much easier for ten Hag when the games start coming thick and fast later on in the season.

United should do all they can to shift Maguire if his presence is the only thing stopping them from signing the "outstanding" Pavard, as his arrival would surely benefit the team in their hunt for more silverware this season.

Manchester City could make a move for Eberechi Eze if they miss out on Jeremy Doku, but they will have to do battle for his signature with a rival Premier League club, according to a new report.

What's the latest Man City transfer news?

Cole Palmer has impressed Riyad Mahrez with his performances in the early stages of the season, scoring the equaliser against Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup earlier this week, but Pep Guardiola is still searching for a replacement for the Algerian.

At one stage, it was deemed "very probable" that Man City completed a move for Michael Olise, but the Crystal Palace winger has recently surprised everyone by signing a new four-year contract to remain at Selhurst Park.

City have also been linked with a move for Doku, with Kevin De Bruyne said to be driving the move for his Belgium teammate, and journalist Dean Jones believes he could be an interesting addition to Guardiola's squad, saying:

"Doku has got unbelievable potential and ability, but I probably didn't see him making a move like this so soon.

"He does always get me excited though when I watch him play. He's capable of really special things and is available at a very reasonable price as well, and that makes the deal potentially even more intriguing."

However, there will be stiff competition for the Belgian youngster, with The Independent reporting that West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur are also on his trail, and the former have already submitted their opening offer.

The Sky Blues remain confident about getting a deal over the line, however, as they can make persuasive claims about coming to a club competing at the very top level, but they do have an alternative in mind if they miss out.

In fact, there is a feeling that all three clubs will pursue a move for Eze if they miss out on Doku, if the Palace winger does not commit to a new deal, with talks currently ongoing.

How many goals has Eberechi Eze scored?

Palace's £30k-per-week star has a total of 40 professional goals to his name, across spells with the Eagles, Wycombe Wanderers and Queens Park Rangers, and his 2022-23 season was his most impressive yet.

Having featured in every Premier League game for Palace, the 25-year-old registered four assists and ten goals, reaching double figures for the first time in the top flight, and his experience in English football could make him a decent alternative to Doku.

However, the Rennes winger is four years Eze's junior, and he is already performing better on some key metrics, including dribbling, ranking in the 99th percentile for successful take-ons and progressive carries per 90 in the past year, having completed over twice as many than City's other target.

Although it must be noted he has been playing in Ligue 1, a weaker league, the 21-year-old has also weighed in with more assists and non-penalty goals, displaying he should be Guardiola's main target this summer.

Eze has been hailed by Guardiola in the past, as well as being branded "outstanding" by members of the media, but there are clear indications that Doku would be a better addition to the squad.

Steven Finn has been ruled out of England’s Ashes campaign after his knee injury failed to respond to treatment

George Dobell in Adelaide07-Nov-2017Steven Finn has been ruled out of the Ashes due to a knee injury. Finn sustained the injury when batting in the nets in Perth on the first day of middle practice. He was given an injection a couple of days ago but the injury,­ which has now been diagnosed as torn cartilage in his left knee, has failed to improve as hoped.Finn will return to England in the next 48 hours where he will seek the advice of a knee specialist to ascertain whether he will require an operation.Surrey’s Tom Curran has been named as Finn’s replacement*, ahead of candidates such as Tom Helm and Liam Plunkett. Curran has not played Test cricket but did impress during his limited-overs appearances for England during the summer. It is understood Mark Wood is still not considered fully fit.The news is a cruel setback for Finn. Sent home early from the 2013-14 winter tour of Australia having been deemed “unselectable”, the series offered an opportunity for redemption. He was also dropped midway through the 2010-11 Ashes series.England were already without Ben Stokes. Finn was named as his replacement in the squad following Stokes’ arrest after an incident in Bristol ­and Toby Roland-Jones, who was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his back.Meanwhile England trained with a pink ball in Adelaide on Tuesday ahead of their maiden first-class match of the tour, starting on Wednesday. They have decided to limit the workload of their main seamers so Stuart Broad will miss the game – he is fully fit and bowled at full pace in the nets – and James Anderson will play but then sit-out next week’s game in Townsville.As a result, Jake Ball and Craig Overton will go head to head in competition for the position of fourth seamer in Brisbane – Ball is very much in pole position following the match in Perth – and Mason Crane will have another chance to impress as the side’s only specialist spinner.Selection for the match against a Cricket Australia XI also confirms that James Vince will bat at No. 3 in the first Test in Brisbane and that Dawid Malan will bat at No. 5. Gary Ballance and Ben Foakes find themselves on the sidelines.England team to play Cricket Australia XI: 1 Alastair Cook, 2 Mark Stoneman, 3 James Vince, 4 Joe Root (capt), 5 Dawid Malan, 6 Jonny Bairstow (wk), 7 Chris Woakes, 8 Craig Overton, 9 Jake Ball, 10 Mason Crane, 11 James Anderson*1415 GMT – This story was updated with confirmation of Curran’s call-up