BEN STRESSES THE POSITIVES

FROM BACK PAGE players this week let’s try to think like we’re in the entertainment business rather than the sporting business,” said Stokes, back at the scene of his 2019 Ashes heroics.

“There’s a reason why 20,000 people came out to watch us at Trent Bridge last week. So I set a challenge to the team to be even more fearless, positive and aggressive than last week.

“We want to walk away with the series winning three-nil because it does sound better than two-one, so let’s carry on what we’ve been doing the last two weeks.

“If any of our guys get in I wouldn’t be surprised if you see something similar to what Jonny did last week, maybe not as good, but something similar.”

Stokes confirmed one change to the team from Trent Bridge, with Jamie Overton replacing James Anderson, who has an ankle injury. Overton beat his eight-times capped twin Craig to the spot, and his debut will make them the first twins to have played Test cricket for England.