"Matthew Potts could be handed a spot in England's main Ashes squad when Rob Key and the selectors finalise their plans for Australia. While the head coach, Brendon McCullum, has said to expect few surprises after a settled period for the Test side, Jamie Overton's withdrawal from first-class cricket plus uncertainty over the fitness of Chris Woakes does mean there are final decisions to be made this week as regards the seamers."
"The core of this group picks itself, with Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and Josh Tongue all considered bankers none are expected to play the final round of the County Championship and optimism that Mark Wood is on track for a return after undergoing knee surgery in March. The question then is whether to add one or two extra quicks as further cover, albeit with the Lions also in Australia for the first four weeks of the tour."
"Potts, who withdrew from England's recent T20 internationals to rediscover his red-ball form with Durham, is one name under discussion. The 26-year-old won the most recent of his 10 Test caps in New Zealand last December and struggled in the first half of the county season. He has ticked a lot of boxes, said Durham's head coach, Ryan Campbell, regarding Potts's recent exploits, while confirming he will play against Yorkshire on Wednesday."
England's selectors are finalising the Ashes touring squad amid seamer uncertainty. Jamie Overton has withdrawn from first-class cricket and Chris Woakes's shoulder injury leaves his availability uncertain. The likely core quicks are Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and Josh Tongue, with Mark Wood expected to progress after knee surgery in March. Selectors must decide whether to add one or two extra seamers for cover while the Lions tour Australia for the first four weeks. Matthew Potts, who left recent T20s to focus on red-ball form with Durham, is under consideration and will play against Yorkshire on Wednesday.
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