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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
David Charlesworth

England’s Eddie Jack really has the name for the game against Australia

Eddie Jack is in line for his England debut in Australia next month (Bradley Collyer/PA) - (PA Wire)

Cricketing royalty was conferred upon Eddie Jack when he was just a few days old after being given his middle name in homage to 2005 Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan.

The Hampshire paceman was born during the final match of the series as England ended an 18-year wait for a Test series victory over Australia following a seesaw battle for the ages between the old rivals.

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