Worcestershire fast bowler Josh Tongue has been called up as cover for the England squad to face Ireland at Lord's after impressing for the Lions last winter.
Following the news that Ollie Robinson would most likely be joining James Anderson and Mark Wood on the sidelines for the Ireland Test starting next Thursday, it left England with little wriggle room in the bowling department in case someone was unable to to play on the morning of the match.
Stuart Broad, Chris Woakes and Matthew Potts are all set to play, but should one of them suffer an unfortunate late injury or illness then Tongue will be on standby for a shock debut at the home of cricket.
