England have selected a 12-man squad for the first Ashes Test against Australia in Perth, starting on Friday, and are still keeping the option open for an all-out pace attack.
England fast bowler Mark Wood says he wants to up his intensity as he builds up to put himself in the selection frame for the first Ashes Test that starts in Perth on 21 November.
Pakistan captain Shan Masood says the England team coached by Brendon McCullum and captained by Bed Stokes have revolutionised Test cricket and rebuilt the identity of English cricket.
England racked up a thumping 10-wicket victory and a 3-0 series sweep in three days at Edgbaston thanks to the efforts of Mark Wood and Ben Stokes.
Despite two preparation matches being rained out, defending T20 world champions England will have no excuses when the tournament gets underway, says Mark Wood.
Mark Wood says England have a point to prove after a poor World Cup when they embark on their tour of India.