Preview ahead of 2nd Ashes Test at Lord's between England and Australia.

Alastair Cook is optimistic that Moeen Ali will recover in time for the second Test at Lord's Cricket Ground.

A decision will be made on Ali's fitness by Cook on Thursday.

Cook notes that the first Test victory was widely attributed to Joe Root's performance but he emphasizes that it would be important for England to set a marker early in the second Test in order to get on the front foot.