Potts in contention for England’s Ashes squad as Woakes faces race to be fit
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Chris Woakes a risk after dislocating shoulder
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Rehan Ahmed also in frame as second spinner
Matthew Potts could be handed a spot in England’s main Ashes squad when Rob Key and the selectors finalise their plans for Australia. While the head coach, Brendon McCullum, has said to expect few surprises after a settled period for the Test side, Jamie Overton’s withdrawal from first-class cricket – plus uncertainty over the fitness of Chris Woakes – does mean there are final decisions to be made this week as regards the seamers.
The core of this group picks itself, with Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, ÂBrydon Carse and Josh Tongue all considered bankers – none are expected to play the final round of the County Championship – and optimism that Mark Wood is on track for a return after having knee surgery in March.