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Major blow for England with Archer ruled out

By Sam Kosack

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Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes with a left side strain in a major blow for the rest of England's campaign.

Archer has been replaced by Gus Atkinson for the fourth Test in Melbourne; the bowler recalled after being dropped for Adelaide.

Batter Ollie Pope is also out, dropped for Jacob Bethell after he had a series of underwhelming performances in the first three Tests.

England are hoping for a victory to restore pride in a series quickly getting away from them, as both teams prepare for the Boxing Day Test.

The full side is found below:

Zak Crawley
Ben Duckett
Jacob Bethell
Joe Root
Harry Brook
Ben Stokes (captain)
Jamie Smith (WK)
Will Jacks
Gus Atkinson
Brydon Carse
Josh Tongue

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