Stuart Broad picked over Mark Wood by England for first Ashes Test

Ben Stokes opts for experience over pace at EdgbastonBlow for bowler who performed creditably in drubbing

Ben Stokes has named his England team for the first Ashes Test that starts at Edgbaston on Friday, opting for the experience of Stuart Broad over the pace of Mark Wood in his final selection decision.

The expected return of Jimmy Anderson and Ollie Robinson after missing the one-off Test against Ireland with niggles meant a logjam in the seam department for the series opener and the possibility that Broad might find himself squeezed out.

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