Ben Foakes has been dropped from England’s Test squad ahead of next month’s Lord’s meeting with Ireland, with Jonny Bairstow set to take the gloves on his return to the side following a broken leg.
As well as Bairstow, there are also recalls for bowlers Mark Wood and Chris Woakes, while James Anderson is included despite a minor groin strain and will be assessed ahead of the game, which starts on June 1 and is England’s only Test before the Ashes.
