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Shane Ireland

England confirm XI for third Ashes 2023 Test vs Australia as three changes made

England have made three changes to their XI as they look to keep the Ashes alive in the third Test at Headingley this week.

Harry Brook has been promoted to number three in place of Ollie Pope, who is out for the remainder of the summer with a dislocated shoulder. Moeen Ali, Mark Wood and Chris Woakes have all been recalled to the bowling attack, with James Anderson and Josh Tongue rested.

With the series at 2-0 down with three to play, England have opted to overhaul their side. The addition of Moeen and Woakes strengthens the lower order, while Wood's introduction gives skipper Ben Stokes the express pace option that England have been lacking.

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