Champions Trophy – Brydon Carse ruled out of Champions Trophy with toe injury

Rehan, an unused member of the India tour, will bolster England’s spin stocks, with fellow leggie Adil Rashid the only frontline option. This meant Root and Liam Livingstone had to dovetail against Australia to supplement Rashid’s work. He is not expected to be available against Afghanistan, however, as he is due to arrive in Pakistan on the day of the match.