England captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the fifth Test against India, which starts at The Oval on Thursday, because of a shoulder injury.
Ollie Pope will lead the side in Stokes’ absence while Jacob Bethell will bat at number six.
There are also three changes to the bowling line-up with quicks Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse, who has played all four Tests so far, also missing out alongside spinner Liam Dawson.
Seamers Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue and Jamie Overton are included while Chris Woakes retains his place.
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