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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Rory Dollard

‘Unlucky lad’ Josh Tongue progressing nicely after long injury lay-off

Josh Tongue is ready to get the ball back in his hand (John Walton/PA) - (PA Archive)

England seamer Josh Tongue has got Australia in his sights as he looks to put an end to 18 months of injury woe with a long-awaited comeback in Sydney.

Long before Gus Atkinson and Brydon Carse made their impressive arrivals on the Test stage, Tongue was the up and coming seamer who England picked to freshen up their pace attack.

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