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England name team for fifth Ashes Test

Three Lions make two changes for the final Test of the summer starting at the Kia Oval on Thursday

England have made two changes to the side for the fifth Ashes Test starting at the Kia Oval on Thursday.

Sam Curran and Chris Woakes have been named in the team, with Jason Roy and Craig Overton missing out from the XI that played the fourth Test at Old Trafford.

Ben Stokes will play as a specialist batsman due to a shoulder injury.

Australia have retained the Ashes after victory in Manchester gave them an unassailable 2-1 lead in the series.

England team for fifth Ashes Test: Joe Root (c), Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Joe Denly, Jack Leach, Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes. 

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