Ben Stokes included in England's Ashes squad

Stokes, England's highest-profile cricketer and vice-captain of the test team, was held on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm in the early hours of Monday and released under investigation.

Surrey wicketkeeper Ben Foakes is included for the first time, along with Somerset fast bowler Craig Overton, while James Vince ends an absence dating back to August last year.

Yorkshire batsman Gary Ballance, who had lost his test place through a finger injury earlier in the season, was also included.

Joe Root (captain), Alastair Cook, Mark Stoneman, Dawid Malan, Gary Ballance, James Vince, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow (wicketkeeper), Ben Foakes (wicketkeeper), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Stuart Broad, James Anderson, Jake Ball, Mason Crane, Craig Overton.