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3rd test - Headingley


Strange team selection and it’s been picked partially due to Stoked lack of fitness can’t believe Tongue who was pick of the bowlers for me does not play.

The short ball will do for Ali and Woakes
 
Could’ve done with Woakes in last test. Also do not get why there’s nee Foakes
Woakes has an excellent record at lords and can bat, but hey what do we know
It was out
If England lose, maybe a good oppertunity for Anderson to do a swansong at Old Trafford but it's upto him what his future direction is
England doing 80mph bouncers, while Australia doing 90mph, so Wood playing will help
Would have liked to seen Tongue and Woods play together more
Cheers
 
I think they are trying to cover for the fact Stokes maybe cant bowl.

Still not mad keen on Alis inclusion I think Tongue is fine fitness wise mate played every game for Worcestershire prior to call up.

Stokes not being his full self really throws off the balance of the side. Everyone remembers thats superb 134 last time At Headingly but he bowled a magic spell of 15 overs on the trot taking 3 keys the previous evening.

I read from the press conference his knee most be struggling after that 12 over spell at Lords.
 
Direct quote from Stokes was I feel this side gives us the best balance if I was unable to bowl a ball in the match.

I was very impressed with Tongue thought he was doing excellent.
 
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