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England v Ireland: Josh Tongue picked for Test debut as Jonny Bairstow returns

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Worcestershire seamer Josh Tongue will make his Test debut against Ireland at Lord’s on Thursday in an England side that will also include Jonny Bairstow.

Tongue, 25, has been picked ahead of Warwickshire all-rounder Chris Woakes.

Yorkshire’s wicketkeeper-batter Bairstow returns after missing five Tests with a broken leg.

Bowlers James Anderson and Ollie Robinson, who are nursing slight injuries, have been rested before this summer’s Ashes series.

More to follow.

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