Ashes 2019- England to field same team for the final test

England have named an unchanged squad for the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia at The Oval.

Australia won the fourth Test at Old Trafford by 185 runs in a final-day thriller to take an unassailable 2-1 series lead.

The Oval Test, which begins on Thursday, will be Trevor Bayliss’ final assignment as England head coach.

England have not lost a home Ashes series since 2001 and have not lost a series to any touring side since 2014.

All-rounder Ben Stokes will be assessed over his fitness to bowl after struggling with a shoulder problem.

If Stokes is unable to bowl he is expected to play as a specialist batsman, with Chris Woakes or Sam Curran coming in to the side.

England squad for fifth Test: Joe Root (capt), Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Joe Denly, Jack Leach, Craig Overton, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes.