Jason Roy

Smith continues to punish England as double ton puts Australia in control

Australian batsman goes on to make 211 after a number of let-offs on day two

England dare to dream after batsmen finally offer some resilience

Joe Root ends day on 75* with hosts needing another 203 to secure improbable victory

England’s Ashes hopes fade as feeble batting display lets Australia turn screw

Joe Root’s side bowled out for just 67 in the first innings at Headingley

England ready to pounce on Ashes absence of Steve Smith

Captain Joe Root senses major chance to level series in third Test at Headingley

Labuschagne shepherds Australia to safety as Archer leaves mark

Steve Smith a serious doubt for third Test after suffering delayed concussion

More rain halts England’s Archer inspired revival at Lord’s

Hosts start brightly but Steve Smith still at the crease as Test heads towards wet draw

Bairstow rescues England after afternoon middle-order collapse

Second Ashes Test day two: England 258, Australia 30-1

England capitulate as Australia draw first blood in the Ashes

Nathan Lyon takes 6-49 as hosts fall to a crushing 251-run defeat at Edgbaston

England’s Rory Burns not worried about the how, just the how many

Opening batsman puts poor form behind him with maiden Test century

No place for Archer in England team for first Ashes Test

Anderson and Broad joined by Woakes for opener against Aussies at Edgbaston

Theresa May watches as bloody-minded Leach frustrates Ireland

Sent in as a nightwatchman, the Somerset tailender fell just short of a century

Magic Tim Murtagh and Ireland feel right at home at Lord’s

England fight back in late afternoon sun but opening day of Test belongs to the visitors

Out, Out, Out! Ireland serve up cricket Test match special against England

Tim Murtagh tears through England’s batting order as hosts skittled for just 85 runs

England to rest World Cup heroes against Ireland

Jason Roy one of four players who won final in squad for Lord’s test

Eoin Morgan: Allah was with us and the rub of the green

The England team includes several key players who were born in other countries

Rees-Mogg reminded of England’s Irish captain, Kiwi MOTM, and Barbadian bowler

The 15-man squad included five players born outside the UK, including Irish-born captain

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