Jason Roy is set to make his Test debut after being named in England’s squad for their match against Ireland at Lord’s.

The Surrey opener and limited overs specialist was a star of the recent World Cup triumph and is to be given the platform to prove he can also deliver in Test cricket.

England’s one-day international vice captain Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes – the hero of Sunday’s victory over New Zealand – are rested ahead of the Ashes series which begins on August 1.

In a blow to hopes of toppling Australia, Mark Wood has been ruled out for four to six weeks with the left side strain sustained in the World Cup final.

Jofra Archer is also missing because of a side strain and will be given a period of rest before being considered for Ashes selection.

An ECB statement read: “Archer will have a period of rest before being considered for selection during the Specsavers Ashes Test Series.

“He will have a short break in Barbados before returning to the UK later this month.”

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