England and Australia Announce Squads for Third Ashes Test
England's coach Shaun Wane has made several adjustments ahead of the third Test against Australia at Headingley. Joe Burgess will make his first international appearance in over ten years after being included in England's 19-man squad for the final Ashes Test.
Key Changes in England Squad
- Joe Burgess, absent from international play since 2015, returns after a standout season with Hull KR.
- Harry Newman is back, replacing Jake Wardle, and will play at his home ground.
- John Bateman misses out due to an ankle injury.
- Dom Young is sidelined with a broken foot.
"It's a credit to him, he has a new lease of life at Hull KR. I am so happy to be able to give him a start. That means something to me."
— Shaun Wane
"I like him - he is a personality and we need more of them, we are just guiding him in a certain way. I don't think we should shackle him. I like him showing his personality."
— Shaun Wane
Australia's Squad Update
Australia has made just one change for the match. Captain Isaah Yeo returns after missing the second Test due to a head injury, which results in Lindsay Collins moving to the bench.
Match Context
With England having lost the first two games in this three-match series, only pride remains at stake in the upcoming clash on Saturday in Leeds. Shaun Wane is expected to shuffle his starting lineup to close the Ashes campaign.
Author's summary: Joe Burgess returns to the England squad for the final Ashes Test, with key lineup changes as England seek pride against Australia, who make one captain-driven substitution.