
England have named an unchanged team for the third Test against the West Indies at Old Trafford, Manchester, that starts on Thursday.
Nottinghamshire left-armer Ryan Sidebottom retains his place following his eight-wicket haul against the West Indies at Headingley in the record innings victory that helped England to a 1-0 lead in the four-Test series.
Pacemen Matthew Hoggard and Sajid Mahmood as well as all-rounder Andrew Flintoff were all unavailable through injury, but batsmen Ian Bell has been passed fit.
8220;Ian Bell has made excellent progress after suffering a back spasm that saw him sit out the last four days of the second Test,8221; chairman of selectors David Graveney said in a statement on Sunday.
8220;James Anderson has not been named in the squad but will be the standby seam bowler, joining the team on Wednesday evening in case of late illness or injury.8221;
Commenting on Flintoff8217;s injury, Graveney said: 8220;Andrew successfully underwent surgery on Friday and following rehabilitation and strengthening work we are hopeful he can play a part for England at some stage later in the summer.8221;
The squad
Michael Vaughan captain, Ian Bell, Paul Collingwood, Alastair Cook, Stephen Harmison, Monty Panesar, Kevin Pietersen, Matthew Prior, Liam Plunkett, Ryan Sidebottom, Andrew Strauss.